Patrice Verhines

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory… John 1:14The best Christmas blessing by far is our freedom to share the gospel from… Continue Reading Jesus Messiah

Matthew 18:2-5: He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children,… Continue Reading Frankie’s Walnuts

“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it… Continue Reading The Full Measure of His Love

In medical terminology, patients are often said to have “referred pain.”  Referred pain is when you have an injury in one area but feel the pain somewhere else in the… Continue Reading A Prayer for Our Family

But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” James 4:6 Scriptures teach us that challenges and trials have purpose in… Continue Reading He Gives More Grace

I asked my friend to tell me the story of how she was named, and the meaning of her name, since it’s unusual.  Haydee was conceived just before her dad… Continue Reading What is in a Name?

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord…  Psalm 33:12 It’s midyear!  It’s 4th of July, that much anticipated holiday with fun in the sun, family and friends, flaming… Continue Reading Independence Day, July 4, 2024

“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.  I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom… Continue Reading Under God’s Wings

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that our culture encourages gross self-centeredness.  The daily bad news covers this on every front including national and international news and… Continue Reading My Dreamdom Come

Bearing the penalty of our sins on the cross of death, Jesus shed His lifeblood in seven different places. Sacrificing Himself, His spilled blood released you and me back to… Continue Reading The Cleansing Power of the Blood of Jesus

We’ve focused on the depths of God’s love for us and the sacrificial love of Jesus throughout this Lenten season.  Following the steps of Jesus through that Holy Week, these are… Continue Reading In the Footsteps of Jesus: From Palm Sunday to Resurrection Day*

Imagine God as your hiding place!  Our Bible Recap’s “Names and Attributes of God” lists over 50 terms for the Triune God, and Scriptures where they can be found.  What… Continue Reading Our Hiding Place