Christmas Riffs 

This post was brought to you by God. Trust Him as you pray to heal family squabbles. This post of joy is about the wondrous God we serve. He uses different things to get our attention or to answer questions we are posing. “It sounds a little far-fetched, but I promise you every word is…

Gospellers

A Gospeler is one who directs conversations to include the Gospel. Pastors do their part by preaching the Gospel. But when the ordinary followers begin to follow the example of Jesus, they too begin to tell how Jesus interrupted their ways with life eternal. Willie, a seminary graduate, chose to be a Gospeler instead of…

Noel

Grim was the world, dark and grey. The moon and stars were fled,The hall was dark,without song or light,The fires were fallen dead.The wind in the trees was like to the sea,And over the mountains’ teeth, a whistled bitter-cold set free.  A word, like a sword leapt from its sheath. The Lord of the weatherraised…

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.…

The Giver of Life

We were created by God to hear from heaven. We take a step of faith, rely on God, and trust that He will speak through us as His Spirit moves to do His work and God’s perfect will. Jesus is the Gift that keeps on giving. His Word deepens all our supernatural relationships. Who fills…

Hope Rising

Yes Lord, tis the season for a weary world to REJOICE, for yonder breaks a NEW and glorious morning!  As His JOY rises in me, I face the future with eyes wide open, and a smile that cheers others. “Happy are the people whose God is the Lord!”  Psalm 144:15  By faith, we anticipate unlimited…