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
We’re an Entitled Nation. How Can we Change That? (by Carrie Herndon)
Come and Have Breakfast (by Denise Kendall Totten)
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Broken People (by Carrie Herndon)
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
Collapsing in Peace (by Carrie Herndon)
A Perfect Love (by Pat Cegan)
The Temptation of Jesus (by Anthony Ferriell)
We Are Going on an Adventure (by Carrie Herndon)
Manna and Coffee for Breakfast (by Len Winneroski)
“In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.” Psalm 5:3, NIV I love to get up early in the morning. Is there anything better than a quiet house, the Word of God and a large mug of freshly brewed coffee? Today … 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
Breaking Bad Moments (by Ricky Maye)
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
The Shopping Cart Guy (by Denise Kendall Totten)
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Skinned Knees and Muddy Faces (by Len Winneroski)
The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hand. – Psalm 37:23-24 I hate making mistakes. The problem is that I make a lot of them. Life would be so much easier if I … Continue reading
Drive Thru Dreams (by Lindsey Winneroski)
Drive Thru Dreams.
Why Context is Important – The Lesson of Caesarea Philippi (from Fishing the Abyss)
The Bridge of Eternal Life (by James R. Bee)
Once upon a time there was a man and his son and daughter who lived in a beautiful forest on a great mountain across a deep canyon away from the rest of the world. Each day the three would cross a bridge over the canyon to explore the world and all that was in it. … Continue reading
What is a Rabbi? (from Fishing the Abyss)
Standing at the Crossroads (by James Prather)
A Beautiful Perfection (by Lindsey Winneroski)
A Beautiful Perfection.
Curing “Perfectitis” (by Len Winneroski)
Originally posted on Manna and Coffee:
“As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in Him.” 2 Samuel 22:31, NIV Why are we drawn to perfection? Whether in professional sports, music, art or leadership, we all admire excellence. Perfection is…
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
Never Alone (by Samantha Moran)
Mistakes, Mishaps, and Mercy (by Lindsey Winneroski)
Mistakes, Mishaps, and Mercy.
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…
Be Still (by Samantha Moran)
Resolutions and Reflections (by Lindsey Winneroski)
Originally posted on The Blue Balloon:
The start of each new year is filled with resolutions. As another year comes to a close, people begin to reflect on the days that have passed. Optimism is high as the ball drops and confetti fills the air. Gyms are packed. New hobbies are taken up. Old habits…
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
New Years and New Perspectives (by Lindsey Winneroski)
New Years and New Perspectives.
Why We Will Face Another Financial Crisis and What to Do About It (by Anthony Ferriell)
Defined and Defiant (by Lindsey Winneroski)
Defined and Defiant..
Praise Him (by Denise Kendall Totten)
A Thankful Heart (by Lindsey Winneroski)
A Thankful Heart.
The Spirituality of Scooby-Doo (by Ricky Maye)
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
Love Defined (by Lindsey Winneroski)
Love Defined..
Where Love Is (by Pat Cegan)
Where Love Is.
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…
What I’m Afraid of (by Ben Whitehead)
Cookie Crumble (by Lindsey Winneroski)
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
Baggage (by Ricky Maye)
Baggage (by Ricky Maye).
The Ginger Story (by Denise Kendall Totten)
Behind the Blue Balloon (by Lindsey Winneroski)
Reflect and Rejoice (by Lindsey Winneroski)
Reflect and Rejoice.
Don’t Explain (by Pat Cegan)
Don’t Explain.
Singing in the Shower (by John Elliott)
Let Go and Know (by Lindsey Winneroski)
Love is a Word that is Overused I am Told (by Denise Kendall Totten)
Lessons from the Cashew (by Len Winneroski)
I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 11:19 Did you know that eating raw cashews could kill you? Raw cashews are encased in a shell that contains a large amount of … Continue reading
Rest and Peace (by Becky Rommel)
The Quest for Excellence (by John Elliott)
Calm Amidst the Craziness (by Lindsey Winneroski)
Calm Amidst the Craziness.
Curing “Perfectitis” (by Len Winneroski)
Curing “Perfectitis” (by Len Winneroski).
Worn and Waiting (by Lindsey Winneroski)
Brain Lightning (by Len Winneroski)
Brain Lightning (by Len Winneroski).
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
Agreement (by John Elliott)
Kinetic Faith (by Len Winneroski)
Kinetic Faith (by Len Winneroski).
Inducing Germination (by Len Winneroski)
Inducing Germination (by Len Winneroski).
Transition # 1 to Move the Church From the Cultural Sidelines to Relevance (by Anthony Ferriell)
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
Boldness (by John Elliott)
The Call of the Prophets (by James Prather)
Tears and Laughter (by Denise Kendall Totten)
Bioluminescence and Firefly Dancers (by Len Winneroski)
Bioluminescence and Firefly Dancers (by Len Winneroski).
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
Humility (by Denise Kendall Totten)
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
Laughter, Joy and Jesus (by Len Winneroski)
Laughter, Joy and Jesus (by Len Winneroski).
Moving from Maintenance to Mission (by Anthony Ferriell)
My Father’s Workshop (by Len Winneroski)
My Father’s Workshop (by Len Winneroski).
Call of Duty – Part 3 – (by Anthony Ferriell)
Do Apostles Still Exist? (by Anthony Ferriell)
Laugh in a Box (by Pat Cegan)
A New Kind of Father (by Ricky Maye)
Jesus Freaks (by Larissa Elliott)
The “Social” Network (by John Elliott)
Call of Duty – part 2 (by Anthony Ferriell)
Call of Duty – Part 1 – (by Anthony Ferriell)
Humility Takes Down Pride! (by John Loy)
My son and I went fishing – always a good thing for a son and a dad to do together. As we traveled to our fishing spot I proclaimed that we were only going to eat what we caught. If we didn’t catch anything we were going to go to bed hungry! There, the stage … Continue reading
Showing Your True Colors (by Tony Rumble)
Have you ever been accused of showing your true colors? Have you ever said it to your spouse or children? Most of us rarely show our real colors in our lives. We put on masks before our bosses, our co-workers, even our friends and relatives. We like to show off our best face to most … Continue reading
Recipe for Life (by John Elliott)
Man Up (by John Elliot)
The Divine Artist (by Len Winneroski)
The Divine Artist (by Len Winneroski).
Molecules, Mirrors and the Master (by Len Winneroski)
Molecules, Mirrors and the Master (by Len Winneroski).
Crossing the Forgiveness Barrier – Part 4 – (by Anthony Ferriell)
More Gratitude (by Pat Cegan)
A Matter of Faith (by Len Winneroski)
Is the Bible just a book full of inspiring stories, or is it a book that contains God’s inspired words? Should science and faith be considered separate but equal? The way in which a person answers these questions define that person’s tendency to place their faith in humanity itself or in an unseen Creator. Is … Continue reading
Spiritual Lesson’s from Boot Camp (by John Loy)
Dear friends of manna and coffee. My good friend, John Loy, shared some thoughts recently about how to face giants in our lives. He is a veteran and I would like to thank John, and all the other manna readers/writers out there, who have served our country in the armed forces. We are free to … Continue reading
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