“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. “ – Psalm 139:14 Our five senses give us some astonishing capabilities, don’t they? The human can see a candle’s flame 30 miles away on a dark, clear night and smell a single drop of perfume diffused […]

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”  – Acts 1:8 Author Jamie Buckingham once visited a dam on the Columbia River. He noted that he’d always thought that the […]

“Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.” – Luke 18:42 A survey conducted in the 1990s by the American Academy of Family Physicians showed that 99% of doctors believe that a relationship exists between faith and physical healing. This line of thinking was bolstered by a California study on the effect […]

“The king asked, “Is there no one still alive from the house of Saul to whom I can show God’s kindness?” Ziba answered the king, “There is still a son of Jonathan; he is lame in both feet.” – 2 Samuel 9:3 A true story is told of a British factory worker and his wife who […]

“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18 A woman recognized the famous pastor F. B. Meyer one day in her neighborhood, and she ventured to share her burden with him. For years she had cared for a crippled daughter who brought great joy to her […]

“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well.” – John 14:6-7 A kindergarten teacher once told her students to draw a picture of what was important to them. In the back of […]

Dear Friend, The Bible is crystal clear that God rules over everything. He’s sovereign over global events, and sovereign over any problem you face in your life. And when you approach Him in prayer, you have a welcome audience with the Almighty God who reigns over everything. I want to help you approach Him with […]

Thank you for making it possible to pray for and encourage seniors like these through your support of Senior Living…  Please pray that I can walk in the spirit and not the flesh. –May    Please pray for my wife and children’s salvation and for my church growth. –Ted    My husband John passed away […]

Dear Friend,             One of the great paradoxes Christians face is asking God for something that He already knows we need. Have you ever thought about that? If so, perhaps the thoughts of the 19th-century preacher R. A. Torrey can help. Among the reasons he gave for prayer are these: Because there is a devil, […]

Dear Friend, While many people think pumpkin is only for the fall, I love to cook with it any time of year. And this yummy Pumpkin Spice Loaf is always great to keep on hand as a quick breakfast side or snack. Enjoy! Pumpkin Spice Loaf Ingredients: 2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts and hazelnuts3 cups […]