Stains (by Len Winneroski)

There are certain words, like the words pus, zit, fart, diarrhea and stain, that I tend to avoid in normal conversation. There is really nothing wrong with these words, they just are not all that… you know… pleasant. We like pleasant words. Pleasant words make us feel safe and in control. Words like pus, zit, … Continue reading →

A New Year (Debrah S. Bernier)

Another year beginning, dear, Without you by my side. I miss the way you walked with me- Without breaking your stride. I miss looking into your loving eyes, While feeling you heartbeat, too. I miss you so very badly, That I don’t know what to do. But even though I miss you, This one thing … Continue reading →

Blind Luck (by Len Winneroski)

I just finished reading Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow’s books,  A Briefer History of Time and The Grand Design. I have always loved physics. I obtained a minor in physics from Central Michigan University. I mean, isn’t it awesome that Einstein was able to show the world how energy is related to matter (E = … Continue reading →

New Free Books Page

Friends, I’ve added a new page to manna and coffee with links to free books that have been written by the manna and coffee contributors if anyone is interested. Link

The Vow (by Len Winneroski)

One of the greatest moments in a parent’s life is the moment that their child decides to accept God’s call on their life to follow Jesus. We had one of those moments recently, when my twelve-year old daughter turned to me out of the blue and said, “Dad, I’m ready to be baptized.” After probing … Continue reading →

Success (by Len Winneroski)

In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” – Acts 20:35 I recently read an excellent little book entitled The Go-Giver that was … Continue reading →

Focus on the Heart (by Len Winneroski)

 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. – Proverbs 4:23 My least favorite part of painting is the trim work. I used to tape everything prior to painting to keep the paint on the walls and off the molding, door casings and ceiling. Taping takes a long time, and … Continue reading →

Recycled Glory (by Len Winneroski)

Then the Lord said to Moses, “Tell the Israelites this: ‘You have seen for yourselves that I have spoken to you from heaven:  Do not make any gods to be alongside me; do not make for yourselves gods of silver or gods of gold. “‘Make an altar of earth for me and sacrifice on it … Continue reading →

A Tunable Heart (by Len Winneroski)

Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. Praise the Lord with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre.Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. – Psalm 33:1-3 If you want to learn how to play a guitar one … Continue reading →

Social Identity (by Len Winneroski)

Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. – Romans 12:9-10 I enjoy using social media. Two of my children are in college now and Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have allowed … Continue reading →

Identity (by Andrew Mullek)

People everywhere are struggling to “find themselves.” Their insecurities lie just beneath the surface. Most are defined by how others see them and by their achievements, such as how their career is progressing, how much stuff they have, etc. We need to understand that if we fail to find our identity in what God says … Continue reading →

Bedsores (by Len Winneroski)

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And … Continue reading →

Bricks (by Len Winneroski)

But while knowledge makes us feel important, it is love that strengthens the church. – 1 Corinthians 8:1 (New Living Translation) Lately I’ve been reading a lot about the history of the church. If you would have asked me a few years ago what church I attended, I would have given you an address, told … Continue reading →

EGGSTRADINARY (by Becky Rommel)

Good Morning… Experts say the right nutrition is the best way to start your day off each morning. I would have to agree, that is why I BREAK-FAST into God’s Word. You see that doesn’t go OVER EASY well with the devil. It doesn’t take Satan very long to try to SCRAMBLE everything I try … Continue reading →

The Maze (by Martha J. Weber)

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. – Proverbs 3:5-6 I needed to go shopping. When I arrived at the entrance of the parking lot it was blocked off with police cars. They … Continue reading →

Wedding Clothes (by Laura Currier)

“I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; My soul shall be joyful in my God; For He has clothed me in the garments of Salvation, He has covered me with the robe of Righteousness.”                                                                        Isaiah 61:10 I do believe that nothing happening when a believer in Christ dies is by chance.  Oh no…The timing … Continue reading →

Love Tears (by Len Winneroski)

“Jesus wept.” – John 11:35 The other day at work, one of my friends began to tear up at the end of his presentation as he thanked his mother for her encouragement and role in helping him to become the person that he is today. He later apologized for his emotional moment.  My friend apologized … Continue reading →

Manna and Coffee Is on Facebook Now

Dear friends, Manna and Coffee is on Facebook now! Manna and Coffee was created to become a community site where Christians can come together to encourage one another and share life lessons and good teaching. If you like to share your faith through blogging, or if you run across a meaningful article that has encouraged you … Continue reading →

Internal Compass (by Len Winneroski)

You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. – Psalm 73:24 I learned something interesting a few weeks ago. Did you know that some animals can actually sense the earth’s magnetic field?  Scientists think that a magnetic mineral called magnetite (Fe3O4) may explain how animals can navigate with precision … Continue reading →

Scars (by Len Winneroski)

David said to Saul, “Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight him.” Saul replied, “You are not able to go out against this Philistine and fight him; you are only a young man, and he has been a warrior from his youth.” But David said to … Continue reading →

I Play for Him (by Len Winneroski)

Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with timbrel and dancing,
 praise him with the strings and pipe, praise him … Continue reading →

Us the Walking Dead

Originally posted on Breaking Bread with Ricky Maye:
Us the Walking Dead With acclaimed shows like The Walking Dead and blockbuster movies like World War Z, the discussion over the zombies and the living dead have been running rampant over the Internet and many water coolers. But what if I told you I didn’t think…

Truth (by Len Winneroski)

Therefore Pilate said to Him, “So You are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say correctly that I am a king. For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.” Pilate said to Him, “What is … Continue reading →

Sparks Restored (by Len Winneroski)

God uses broken people. Man values perfection but God accepts imperfection, because He is a God of restoration. This point was brought home to me when I read the following old Jewish legend about Creation. Hear God’s call to you and see His Glory in Rabbi Wayne D. Dosick’s retelling of this beautiful story. IN … Continue reading →

An Ordinary Weakling (by Len Winneroski)

Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall. – Confucius  In this final chapter I am going to share a story about an ordinary weakling who believes that the Glory of God is very real. This man is a research scientist who has been trained to ask really … Continue reading →

The Tree of Life (by Len Winneroski)

By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. Hebrews 11:3 I would argue that no two books have sparked more debate in science, religion and philosophy than the Bible and Charles Darwin’s book On the Origin of Species. … Continue reading →

What is Christmas? (by Joseph Bertin)

Our man-made traditions show us that Christmas is a time of celebration. Certainly, we decorate our homes with brightly colored lights and decorations. We wrap gifts in festive paper and ribbons. But, do we really understand the reasons why? Do we really know the significance of what we celebrate? We have been told since childhood … Continue reading →

Blooming in Adversity (by Tony Rumble)

I love the way God chooses to speak when we least expect it. From time to time, I get behind in my gardening, and weeds spring up everywhere. Thistles and maple sprouts start running amuck. I often contrast the weeds in the flowerbeds around my house with the “weeds” in my personal life.  The other … Continue reading →

May You Rise (by Debrah S. Bernier)

May God give you heavenly dreams As you sleep in your bed tonight. May His angels watch over you Until the morning’s bright light. May you rise refreshed and renewed, Ready for your day ahead, Lead by Jesus, cause He is with you Just like He has said. So as you start this brand new … Continue reading →

A Life in Advertising

Originally posted on The Blue Balloon:
For the past couple days, I was blessed with the opportunity to go to Washington, D.C. for an advertising convention. My school sent six students to learn about more about the industry that we are studying. The convention included a number of speakers and panels with advertising professionals. These…

Love Bursts (by Len Winneroski)

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 Love bursts. Those are the words that my wife and I use to describe those moments when you feel overcome with love and thankfulness. They are those special times … Continue reading →

Spiritual Coloration (by Len Winneroski)

In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ … Continue reading →

We Were Sisters (by Debrah S. Bernier)

We were sisters Through both thick and thin. We often fought and argued But neither one would win. We were sisters Even when we were apart. “Cause I never really left you, I held you in my heart. We were sisters With different hopes and dreams, But the fabric of our love Was sewn tightly … Continue reading →

What’s the Matter? (by Len Winneroski)

By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. – Hebrews 11:3 I learned something interesting yesterday. Apparently 95% of the Universe is composed of something that we can’t see or detect in the laboratory. Astronomers call this mysterious … Continue reading →

Jesus in Disguise (by Tony Rumble)

Do you ever wonder about the people that come into our life? Or pass through our life in a fleeting moment. Have you ever thought it just might be Jesus in disguise? We have had a special needs young adult female visiting our small group at church. I’ll call her Jane. Jane has been coming … Continue reading →