On March 2, 1944, during the height of World War II, freight train number 8017 left Salerno, Italy, heading through the Apennine Mountains. Although it was not supposed to carry passengers, it was common at the time for both soldiers and civilians to hitch rides on any convenient train. So, as 8017 passed through … More Are You Ready???
I’m reminded this Christmas Season of an old traditional English Christmas Carol called “I Saw Three Ships . . . “ . The carol says that the ships were “sailing in” to Bethlehem (assumed) because “our Savior, Christ, and His Lady (which is assumed to be Mary) are on the one of those ships. All … More “I Saw Three Ships . . . “
Do you remember the day when you thought about what you wanted to be . . . ? … More Anointed and Appointed – Part 1
What you say has much to do with the outcome. How you say it is equally important to the outcome. … More WHAT DID YOU SAY?
Recently I read the following poem and was struck by the simplicity, directness, and reality of how these three words are true and apply to all mankind to this very day. And I was even more taken by how these three words apply to every believer who has made the decision to follow Jesus in … More Sometime’s There’s No Second Chance
Job 23:10 “But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I shall come forth as gold”. When Job makes this statement, he has lost his 7 sons, 3 daughters, all of his oxen, asses, sheep, camels and servants – in one day – and is covered in boils from the … More When Storms Come …
Joshua 1:6 “Be strong and of good courage …” How can one be what one isn’t? If you are weak, or perceive yourself as weak, how can you be strong??? Joshua was told by God that he was given the land. IT WAS ALREADY A DONE DEAL! God was not giving it to him. He … More Are You Strong Enough?
Ken Pientka 5/4/25 Throughout the Bible, in both the Old and New Testament we have men and women who have received a vision from God – by that I mean they have received a “glimpse” into God’s plan for them specifically, or for mankind. Habakkuk 2:2-3 states “Write the vision and make it plain on … More Do You See What HE Sees?
“The recognition of His Presence is the realization of His Power”. That statement has both inspired and challenged me ever since I heard it spoken in a class many years ago by my faither in the faith. To recognize the fact is only the first step. You can’t proceed without recognizing that God is present … More Who Is Directing Your Life? (Who is controlling your life?)
As Christians there are three things we need to believe: (1) believe God has you on a mission; (2) believe you are gifted, and (3) believe your mission goes wherever you go. When I say believe, I mean that we are to have faith regarding these areas. These three things are a vital part of … More The Battle To Believe
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