Christian Life

Cleft for Me

July 10, 2023 Breana Henry

When I was a child and forced to trek endless miles through Walmart with my mother, I would occasionally slip over to the pharmacy for some light entertainment. Tucked away in the corner was a […]

The Wheel of God

June 26, 2023 Justin Henry

“The Lord gave another message to Jeremiah. He said, ‘Go down to the potter’s shop, and I will speak to you there.’ So I did as he told me and found the potter working at […]

“Hi, Shadow…” I felt my hand quiver apprehensively as I attempted to unclench my tightly-balled fist. I managed to loosen a few, stiff fingers enough to wriggle them shakily at the ominous figure in front of me. It […]

The Steps of a Good Man

May 23, 2023 Brandon Crooker

We read in Psalm 37:23 that “the steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD.” It goes on to read, that “he delighteth in his way.” This means that the one who is […]

The Gift of Peace

March 20, 2023 Breana Henry

The writer penned the words then placed them over a melody. “Peace, peace, wonderful peace coming down from the Father above sweep over my spirit forever, I pray, in fathomless billows of love.” The very […]

Streams in the Wilderness

February 20, 2023 Brandon Crooker

Once, during my daily devotion, I read a scripture in Isaiah that caught my attention. “Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now […]

Confusion

February 7, 2023 Summer Still

Confusion can be defined as the lack of understanding, the state of being unclear in one’s mind, or bewildered. Things happen in this life and of this world that lead me to feeling confused, and […]

The Deconstruction of Faith (and Why It Can Be a Good Thing)

February 4, 2023 Vanessa Taylor

Deconstructing one’s faith is a hot topic on social media right now. While it is easy to brush it off as justification for leaving Christianity, it is important to stop and ask ourselves if some of […]

The Blessing of Family

January 30, 2023 Kara McCoy

“Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.” Philippians 2:2 Granny’s house. The place of shared adventure that housed so many of my happy […]

Clear Out the Kudzu

January 26, 2023 Breana Henry

There was a tree in the front yard of my childhood home that was situated very near the house. My dad tried every way possible to kill it, but the roots were just too strong. […]

The Pentecostal Pen