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24 Reasons Why I Love America, by John Wayne

Watch as John Wayne takes you on a journey from coast-to-coast and shares 24 reasons to love America.

Hello Darkness, My Old Friend: Five Lessons from a 1960’s Song and Psalm 88

When darkness dulls our hearing do we listen for the whispers in the sounds of silence? A popular song from decades ago echoes the closing words of a song from ancient times.

The Prayer — Guide Us With Faith; Give Us Grace; Keep Us Safe

A most beautiful song, The Prayer seeks light and hope and lifts praise to the One who gives all good things to His children.

What is Maundy Thursday? The Basin & The Towel

The Last Supper took place on what we call Maundy Thursday. What does that mean? What should we know about that night? Watch, The Basin and The Towel.

What Would St. Patrick Think About His Day?

Who Was St. Patrick and What Would He Think? No one can know for certain what St. Patrick might have thought about such festivities on a day that bears his name. However…

You’ll Never Walk Alone

When life’s storms rage, there’s a calm to be found — and it’s a hope in your heart. That Hope is named Jesus. He will never leave or forsake you (Heb 13:5), so you will never walk alone.

Even If by Mercy Me

Sometimes you win some. Sometimes you lose. In all things, can you say “it is well with my soul?” Watch the video, listen to the words by Mercy Me, find peace, comfort, and rest in God.

Has Jesus CHANGED Your Life?

Christians are completely transformed. They are changed! Has Jesus changed your life? Take a short test to determine if you are a new creation in Christ?

Savor the Moments

A beautiful poem about the moments of life, written by a woman whose father-in-law was suffering with cancer, knowing he would not be cured.

The Super Bowl of Drunkenness?

Are you ready for some football? Are you really ready? Have you considered how you will watch and how you will celebrate?

A Christmas Morning Prayer

On Christmas morning take time to come to the cradle. Read this poem by legendary author Robert Louis Stevenson and pray this prayer with us.

Two Minutes of Refreshing for Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day weekend is set aside as a time for rest from our labors. What does the Bible tell us about our need for rest and refreshing?

Communion on the Moon in Astronaut Buzz Aldrin’s Own Words

On July 20, 1969 Astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped out onto the surface of the moon. Twenty minutes later, he was joined by Astronaut Buzz Aldrin. What was Aldrin doing during those 20 minutes? Read about it in his own words.

A Place in the Sun (Son)

“A Place in the Sun,” by Stevie Wonder and Tom Jones, can also be thought of as “A Place in the SON!” This is a fun song that reminds us of our Blessed Hope.

Sadness and Despair: The Darkest Days of All Time

What did the disciples think during those three long and lonely days? They were alone without their Lord, but all would change and their joy would be restored.

Will you remember?

Columbine – 20 years after one of the most horrific school shootings. Remember the precious lives that were lost that day and the testimony of faith from two of the victims.

Broken Relationships: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?

Relationships can be fragile and easily broken. Broken relationships are outside of the will of God. How does one heal a broken heart and restore a broken relationship?

As If We Never Say Goodbye — Music by Tad Lawrence

The time comes when we must say goodbye to loved ones. Death is certain for all and yet for Christians, it is not the end. Those who are in Christ do not die. They simply move to their heavenly home and await the arrival of brothers and sisters in Christ who remain on this earth. What hope! What promise! What joy! Thank You, Jesus!

Can You Pray St Patrick’s Prayer?

For many St. Patrick’s Day is nothing more than a party. But the prayer of St. Patrick reminds us of so much more than fun and frivolity. His beautiful words will touch your heart and give rest to your soul. Read and watch now!

Do You Have a Heart for God?

In Acts 13 we read about the apostle Paul delivering a message about Jesus. Paul made an interesting point about having a heart for God.

Been There, Done That — A Lesson from the Groundhog

Groundhog Day comes every year (Feb 2) and every year the groundhog appears to look for his shadow. Some years he sees his shadow and others he does not, which predicts if winter days will repeat or spring is coming soon. There’s a lesson to learn from Groundhog Day about our repeatable actions.