You Are Worthy To Be Called The Bride Of Christ
Brett and I got married on November 29, 2003, just eight months after we first met. I had no plans of getting married that year. In fact, I had no desire to add another relationship to my life. I was about to move out into my first apartment. I had some close...
How To Change Your DNA: Steps To Impact Future Generations
We are preparing to plant a vegetable garden. Brett, the kids, and I have been busy preparing the ground, finding the seeds we want to plant, and waiting for it to become warm enough to plant the seeds. We are excited to reap a harvest of spinach, carrots, broccoli,...
What is the Difference Between Sin, Transgression, and Iniquity
Which is worse: sin or transgression? Are these the same as iniquity? Why are all of these words used to describe wrongdoing? My husband Brett has been listening to a pastor from Houston who teaches the difference between sin, transgression, and iniquity. We see all...
Prayer is Essential to the Christian Life
“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save...
Humility Is The Key To More Grace
“But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and...
The Truth About Covid-19 Treatments and The Covid-19 Vaccines
The Truth About Covid-19 Treatments and The Covid-19 Vaccines By: Cherise Best January 2022 For two years we have been told many stories about the dangers of the Covid-19 virus. What is the truth? Is there a proven treatment for when any of us gets the covid...
Words Are Powerful
Have you ever met a kid who has no filter? They just say whatever comes to mind. They never stop to think how their words may hurt others. Have you met any adults like that? I know I’ve come across many kids like that and a few adults too. In fact, I used to be a lot...
How To Have Joy During Trials
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing” James 1:2-4 (ESV)....
Faith Filled Life vs. Fearful Life
What does a life filled with faith look like versus a life filled with fear? You see, it is impossible to live in both fear and faith at the same time. You are either feeding faith by what you say and do, or your words and actions feed fear. Why can’t we live in...
Prayer: Powerful and Effective
Your prayers are powerful! Your prayers are needed! This year, the Lord has spoken to me about prayer. I felt like I heard from the Lord, “I am systematically dismantling the evil framework used to oppress and suppress the “common people,” but I don’t call them that....