Alley Family Roots

A Love Story in the Shadow of the Eifel Mountains, began in the small village of Shuen Ecken. In the heart of post-World War II Europe, an eager 19-year-old boy named Willis Earl Alley was the son of Vernon and Isa Mae. He was the middle child born into a tribe of 12 field workers.…

Thought Life

To examine our heart deeply, we are wise to ask, “Do I lead a life of devotion and obedience to God? Do I enjoy a mind occupied with God’s loving kindness? Do I walk in humble submission and confidence?” Behold Jesus stands at the door of our hearts and knocks. The audiobook by Henry Scougal …

The Girl I Was

I WAS that shy girl who had low self-worth. I WAS the girl who felt like an outsider. I WAS the girl who was quiet, kind, envious, empty and depressed without knowing why. I WAS the girl who believed she had no chance of being accepted or loved. I WAS the girl who compared herself…

Question God

Ask God to make good use of the days you have left. “Lord Jesus, with whatever time I have left, I give it to You. With this willing attitude, Holy Spirit is invited to guide us into God’s will. The Bible tells us that Moses was 80 years old when God called him to a…

Charlotte Vawter

The Author of Miss Charlotte’s story is God the Father. He placed her name in the Lamb’s Book of Life and knit her together in her mother’s womb. Her children arise and call her blessed.” It is my privilege to summarize her lasting impact at Lakeside for generations to come. Because of her obedience, her legacy…

Gift of Faith

Jesus speaks to His disciples about the relationship between BELIEF in HIM and the WORKS that His followers will perform. “Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in Me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” Jesus, John…

Influencers

The greatest Influencer is from the Ancient of Days. The Holy Spirit abides and thrives as we submit to listen and glisten in the light of His revelation. The living Word of God breathes life and hope into every earnest, seeking, hungry heart. The promised deposit of the Holy Spirit gratifies all empty desires. He…

Fantastic Fanatics

Fearless, Favored, Fire Filled Fanatics fight and stand victorious. We Rest Assured in our radical Redeemer. We soak in Scripture. We steep in the Deep and Drench in Delight as our Father’s transformed Ambassadors. The Holy Spirit freely renews, revives, and recounts the fabulous, marvelous, grandiose splendor of God’s glorious, controversial ways. We are fully…

Timely Lessons

All that is needed is a basket of balls, clubs and proper shoes to begin my timely golf lesson with Romero. Travel in my cart as a passenger across the lush green expanse in Mexico. The green is all a glitter with morning dew. My used set of Big Bertha clubs should lift any stubborn…

Surprised by Joy

The glow of genuine joy is an effective shield against any scheme of darkness. Praising Jesus all day long definitely defeats evil! Our Father is all about restoring relationships. He sent His Son on a worldwide mission of reconciliation. Get excited about your royal adoption! “I am radiant with joy over the goodness of the…