Moving Forward

“I am standing before Caesar’s tribunal, where I ought to be tried … if there is nothing to the accusations which these men are bringing against me, no one can hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar.”—Acts 25:10–11 NASB Paul had been warned about what would happen if he went to Jerusalem. Friends begged him not to go, but he would not be dissuaded: “For I am ready not only to be bound, but…

The Messy Life of Parenting

Book Excerpt from The Messy Life of Parenting: Powerful and Practical Ways to Strengthen Family Connections by Lori Wildenberg Chapter 4 Conflict Doesn't Mean Separation Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you (Ephesians 4:32). One summer we attended a family reunion in Holden Beach, North Carolina. There were nine families…

Israel: The Prophetic Connection with Dr. John Tweedie

Bio: The Prophetic Connection offers a biblical and prophetic exploration of Israel, past, present and future. Hosted by pro-Israel Christian Pastor, Dr. John Tweedie, each episode teaches viewers the prophetic connections between the Old and New Testaments while raising awareness of Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish nation within a secure border. Filmed entirely on location in Israel, explore…

Passover: A Bridge Between Life’s Plagues & God’s Promises

How appropriate that we’ve arrived at Passover, just when the world needs a breakthrough to defeat the COVID-19 pandemic. You see, the first Passover occurred right at the tail end of 10 terrible plagues that struck the nation of Egypt. The Israelites were slaves in Egypt at the time, desperate for God to do a miracle and break their chains. While the plagues were bad news for the Egyptians,…

Life with Dog

When Joe Bigler loses his wife Alice in a mysterious bike accident, he not only has her death to contend with but his own lack of faith. Not knowing how to mourn her loss, he plunges into a dark abyss of uncertainty as he grapples with questions about God and the circumstances surrounding her death. Joe’s rescue comes in the form of a mangy terrier dog who has managed to sneak into his rose…

Loving Prickly People

Have you ever had that one person in your life? You know, that one person who seems to be able to push all your wrong buttons at all the wrong times? We’ve all been there. And in our world today—with all the anger, hatred, and violence—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. So, what should we do? Fortunately, people who have flaws and faults are nothing new. All you need to do is read Genesis—the…

The Fresh Table

Be healthy. Cook with confidence. Gather around The Fresh Table! Michelle Spadafora and her son-in-law, Avery Ross, are on a mission to encourage people to gather together, share a meal, and deepen relationships. They believe life happens when you come together with family and friends and share fresh, nourishing meals together. When it comes to staying healthy and finding time to cook a…

My Gambling Bondage Is Broken!

What a difference a year can make … especially when you’re overwhelmingly blessed by God’s favor. Early last year, Margo woke up to a Campmeeting broadcast playing on the TV. Tired of the financial stress she had endured for years, Margo responded to the call to commit to sowing seeds for one year. In faith, she believed God would break the stronghold of gambling that had existed in her life…

Recognizing Shame

Excerpt Taken from Chapter 2 “Shame Who Told You?” of What’s Here Now?: How to Stop Rehashing the Past and Rehearsing the Future—And Start Receiving the Present by Jeanne Stevens   Recognizing Shame When your insides don’t match your outsides, and when there are so many categories flying through your mind of what you should be that keep you from who God created you to be, you can be…