Unexpected Miracle
On the night of the Savior’s birth, the shepherds watched their flocks like countless nights before, marking off hours on a menial job to provide for their families. They were common, uneducated men...
View ArticleMy Birthday Wish
Yesterday was my birthday. For most of my life, this has been a day where I think about myself! More recently, however, the Lord has shown me my need to serve others. This same day last year I received...
View ArticleLast Words: A Tribute to Pat Summerall
Pat Summerall is arguably the greatest sportscaster who ever sat behind a microphone. Not so much for his gift of gab, which is all too common on television. Pat became a sports fan favorite because...
View ArticleIn Hardship, We Find Blessing (with Medical Update)
Where we see difficult circumstances, God sees opportunity. When we’re ready to sound the retreat, God often calls us to charge the enemy. I learned that during my last three trips abroad for H.I.S....
View ArticleLove for the Unlovable
Jesus can be unreasonable at times. Especially when He expects me to love people who seem determined to be as unlovable as possible. Yet, leaving no room for flexibility, He says, “If you love those...
View ArticleLike a Flame, Hope
Last month (July 2013), I saw the poorest of the poor. After visiting the Huruma Slums of Nairobi, where H.I.S. BridgeBuilders ministers, I returned humbled yet encouraged. On one hand, the poverty is...
View ArticleThe Buffalo Miracle
I don’t usually think of myself as a “Southern boy,” but like many in Texas, I harbored a fair amount of misgivings about the Northeast, especially the state of New York. That is, until God’s...
View ArticleChurch Restoration
Jesus promised His followers, “Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me” (Mat. 25:40). When we first committed to obeying this straightforward...
View ArticleA Step of Faith
Today we cancelled our doctor’s appointments and scans. There is a sweet peace in my heart as we rest completely in the arms of our Loving Jesus. We have prayed much for God’s heart and have sensed His...
View ArticleUpdate on Mike
Mike Fechner:My wife recently posted a blog about our recent weeks with the diagnosis. I’m so thankful for all the prayers and support from the body of Christ. God Bless. Originally posted on lfechner:...
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