Dec 26th 11 Posted by Natalie

Year-end Reminder

Statistically many people do a portion of their giving at the year’s end – or give extra at year-end. If you are one of these, I’d like to remind you that the deadline for 2011 tax credit is December 31st. Online donations must be made by midnight, December 31st. Checks must be dated and postmarked by December 31 to be eligible for a 2011 tax deduction. As you make plans to give here at... read more

Dec 22nd 11 Posted by Natalie

Merry Christmas!

Dear Friend, I join you in celebrating the birth of Jesus and thank God for your friendship. As we celebrate His life, we also celebrate the greatest gift ever offered to mankind . . . the gift of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. Thank you for helping us put God’s arms of love and comfort around a suffering world. Because of you, we’ve been able to share the light of life! Hurting... read more

Dec 21st 11 Posted by Natalie

Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus

As we celebrate Jesus’ birth, I am overcome by the thought that He willfully turned away from ecstasy in order to take on flesh. The Bible describes God as “the blessed God” (1 Timothy 1:11). One translation says God is “the blissful God.” The word “blessed” here means “happy.” God is happy because He needs nothing. If God were on your shopping list... read more

Dec 14th 11 Posted by Natalie

Top Ten Fasting Posts of 2011

As we prepare to begin next year with prayer and fasting, it might inspire us to read the fasting content that most inspired people during the past year. The ten fasting posts most visited the most during 2011 are: The Ezra Fast Breaking Bondage: The Disciples’ Fast Breaking Negative Emotional Habits Targeting Decisions: The St. Paul Fast Where is the Glory Health and Healing: The Daniel Fast Call... read more

Dec 11th 11 Posted by Natalie

Setting the Course for 2012

Do you have deep longings for 2012 — things you want God to do in your life, a loved one’s life…on your job or in your ministry? Would you like to live in the center of God’s will with a  greater hunger for Him? There is something you can do next month that will set the course for what God does in your life throughout 2012 — something that will bring you closer to God and release His... read more

Dec 8th 11 Posted by Natalie

Finding a Quiet Hour to Connect with Heaven

If you were totally honest about your prayer life, would you say that it is difficult for you to spend much time alone with God but you pray continually throughout the day? This is probably true of most believers. But is one form of prayer better than the other? Can we walk in all that God intends for us if we neglect one form or the other? I recently watched a question and answer panel about the life of... read more

Dec 4th 11 Posted by Natalie

The Sublime Side of Suffering: Three Lessons Gleaned While Waiting in Line

Waiting in line at a local Glenn Beck book signing, we struck up a conversation. She was there with her mom. I was there with mine. We each held our place in line while our mothers went to find seating in the bookstore in which to rest and endure the long wait. With only two seats in the entire bookstore, which were naturally unavailable, they quickly returned. At first we discussed small things –... read more