Oil and water do not mix. No matter how hard you stir or shake, they will not stay blended. You also cannot clean oil from your skin, clothes, floors, or other surfaces with water alone. A third ingredient must be introduced if you ever want to remove this greasy substance from where it does not...
As we celebrate Independence Day in the United States, we gather with friends and family, watch fireworks light up the sky, and remember the sacrifice and courage it took to gain our nation’s freedom. It’s a time of national pride and gratitude toward our armed forces, and rightly so. But as followers of Jesus, our...
I adore children’s boundless curiosity. My daughter Mila, now three, is fully immersed in the ‘why?’ phase of life. Her constant stream of questions never fails to bring a smile to my face. Sometimes, they’re surprisingly logical. Other times… well, parents, you understand. ‘Can I fly if I wear a cape and jump off the...
On the East coast of New Jersey at Cape May hundred’s even thousands come to “Sunset Beach” every day all year long. Some for the swimming and some for fishing but the majority for what’s know locally as hunting for Cape May diamonds. You can see them with their rakes and bucket or even just...
“Beloved friends, what should be our proper response to God’s marvelous mercies? I encourage you to surrender yourselves to God to be His sacred, living sacrifices. And live in holiness, experiencing all that delights His heart. For this becomes your genuine expression of worship.” Romans 12:2 TPT What comes to mind when you hear the word “worship?” In Western...
A couple of weeks ago, the Saints Prison Ministry traveled to Sussex Correctional Institution in Delaware to share the love of Jesus Christ with a group of inmates. It is a place we have really enjoyed visiting many times over the years. The staff and inmates have always been so welcoming and supportive. The prison...
“Why?” she insisted, not wanting to do as I required.“So I can keep you safe,” I replied “Oh, okay.” She sulked, but obeyed. As we exited the car, she let me take her hand and walked beside me even though it was not her desire! It was not easy for this four-year-old bundle of energy to...
Exodus 3:5 “Do not draw near here. Take your shoes off your feet, because the place upon which you stand is holy soil.” There is a relation of the body to the soul akin to that of the shoe to the body. Moshe is told to be ready to step out of his physical reality...
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:21, NKJV) Reckless words pierce like a sword. (Prov. 12:18) How Satan loves to use those closest to us to inflict the greatest pain. My daughter’s words played over and over again in my mind as my heart broke, tears fell, and I...
“When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” (John 19:30, ESV) Powerful words, but what do they mean? The religious leaders and angry crowd were probably thinking, “Good riddance; it’s finished!” Satan was probably thinking, “I win. He’s finished.” The disciples...
