Vision (by Becky Rommel)

Good Morning!! We had a problem. Seth couldn’t FIND his CONTACT in his EYE. He knew it was THERE but couldn’t SEE it. Some days we also lose CONTACT with God. We know He’s THERE but we can’t seem to FIND Him. Don’t be DELUDED by the PAIN your in. Things are just DILATED right … Continue reading →

Forever, Everland (by Becky Rommel)

Good morning!! The king is dead. A year ago this month Michael Jackson past away. He has been given the name “King of Pop,” and rightly so, given his successful career. How successful was he at everything else besides his music? Being good at something can make you successful, but are you still considered that, … Continue reading →

Attention to Detail (by Len Winneroski)

“Jesus answered: ‘Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father…Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you are not just my own. Rather, it … Continue reading →

The Moon (by Donald A. Cobb)

The moon is a beautiful object. Whether full or crescent, half or sliver, its beauty has been viewed with awe since the beginning of time. A full harvest moon is one of the most spectacular sights in the heavens as is the infrequent and dramatic lunar eclipse. Early man saw the moon and wrote fables … Continue reading →

Cable to God (by Becky Rommel)

Good Morning!!! I had a man visit me, trying to get me too SWITCH my CABLE PROGRAMMING. He said I could RECIEVE more CHANNELS with them. When you SWITCH your LINE and have a DIRECT CABLE to God, you won’t look at PROGRAMS the same way again. The REALITY is that we are all LOST … Continue reading →

Like the Rain (by Marker158)

Check out the new song Like the Rain from Marker158. This Christian rock band is out of Frankfort Indiana and consists of three members; Steve Anderson (Percussion), Jeff Chynoweth (Bass/Vocals), and Mike Hall (Guitar/Vocals).  These brothers are using “music as a means to communicate songs about want, need, hope, discovery and celebration.” Here’s their awesome new … Continue reading →

On Guard in Suburbia (by Len Winneroski)

“The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.” Romans 16:20, NIV Last week a momma duck decided to make her nest in the landscaping by my neighbors’ garage. This would normally be no big deal, but we don’t live by a lake. My neighbors are very sweet people, and they have adopted … Continue reading →

Fueling-Up with the Word (by Becky Rommel)

Good Morning!! My husband worked so hard on our two CARS this weekend. He spent hours changing the SPARK PLUGS WIRES and was completely worn out, but he never GAVE UP. God knows if we want our lives to RUN RIGHT we may sometimes experience some EXHAUSTION. Anytime you try to TUNE-UP something that isn’t … Continue reading →

Shaped for Eternity (by Becky Rommel)

Good morning!! As I sat in my living room. I watched the stone cutters work on the houses next to ours!! It is amazing how much detail is involved. Each stone they chisel to create the size that fits, in the exact spot they want. It’s the STONE CUTTER that DECIDES were each one GOES. … Continue reading →

Coffee Break (by Becky Rommel)

Good morning! It’s been proven that the SMELL of COFFEE brings in business to COFFEE franchises. People are drawn to the SMELL. In the same way I also want people to be drawn to GOD like I am to COFFEE. I do not take my COFFEE BLACK. I’ve had enough dark days behind me. I … Continue reading →

A New Perspective (by Becky Rommel)

Good Morning!!! NASA is doing some amazing things with pictures from SPACE. We now are able to see EARTH in a different PERSPECTIVE. What APPEARS so BIG is really quiet SMALL. Our problems can also be SMALL but APPEAR BIG. They can even TAKE OFF like a ROCKET. We seem to ENDEAVOUR problems just by … Continue reading →

Following Through (by Ronni Meier)

I was watching the world cup the other day, and France was playing China. China was ahead 1-0 coming down to the end of the game, but the French offense was dominating. It was almost assured that they would score a goal, and either send the game into overtime or win. There was a minute … Continue reading →

Son-tan Lotion (by Becky Rommel)

Good Morning!! My daughter was INVITED to go SWIMMING and SOAK UP some SUN at a friend’s house. God INVITES you to SOAK UP His SON Jesus, are you ALL for it? Different STROKES for different folks you may say? Well I dare you to DIVE IN, and TRY HIM. The CHANGE you will FEEL … Continue reading →

Nuts (by Becky Rommel)

Good Morning!!  I felt so sad; I killed a SQUIRREL going DOWN HILL on a road. He was MIXED up and on the wrong TRAIL. That little guy was just trying to get a NUT to SURVIVE.  He was COUNTING on it to be his SOURCE.  What are you COUNTING on to get you through … Continue reading →

One Shot (by Becky Rommel)

Good Morning! My sweet husband loves playing GOLF. He doesn’t need anybody to play with him; he really is just PLAYING against the COURSE itself. God also DESIGNED your COURSE of LIFE with DETAIL. He even provides HAZARD SIGNS and FLAGS to keep you on the RIGHT PATH. After all we only have ONE SHOT … Continue reading →

The Perfect Swing (by Len Winneroski)

“Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose.” Philippians 2:12-13, NIV I stink at golf.  I … Continue reading →

God’s Firefighters (by Becky Rommel)

Good Morning!!! One of the occupations my son is thinking about is being a FIREFIGHTER. I too am a FIREFIGHTER for GOD. I see so many people BLASING OUT OF CONTROL. Some of you are SLEEPING and need to be WOKE UP!! That’s were I come in, I’m part of God’s RESCUE TEAM. Satan wants … Continue reading →

Good Intentions (by Becky Rommel)

Good morning!! My flowers are dying. I did it. I put too much miracle grow on them and burned them up. I didn’t take the time to read how the manufacture advised how to use it. Instead I just did what I thought was the best. Sometimes the best intentions turn out wrong. I heard … Continue reading →

MAN-a-CURE (by Becky Rommel)

Good Morning!! I’m excited about my NAILS GROWING. My bad habit of BITING them has prevented me from GROWING any. I always BITE OFF more then I can chew everyday in my life as well, and I get pretty LOW and it’s PAINFUL. That’s why I place my HANDS in the Lord. I SOAK UP … Continue reading →

Secret Beauty (by Becky Rommel)

Good Morning!! Can you see my NEW GROWTH? My HAIR!! It’s really growing fast. I’m going to let you in on a SECRET. My BLONDE hair is not NATURAL. The truth is out, Wow do I feel better! Yes I have to go through HAIR SURGERY to look this good. My NEW GROWTH in GOD … Continue reading →

Laughter, Joy and Jesus (by Len Winneroski)

“You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.” Hebrews 1:9, NIV I learned a new word today, “gelotology.”  Gelotology is the study of laughter and it’s psychological and physiological effects on the body. Believe it or not gelotologists … Continue reading →

Barnyard Wisdom (by Becky Rommel)

Good Morning!! One of my ladies lives on a FARM and has a pot belly PIG, named Miss PIGGY. That’s Original!! I had to ask what Miss PIGGY’S PURPOSE was. Her owner said “she has none.” Wow that would STINK! What do you think GOD’S PURPOSE is for your LIFE? Have you ever asked the … Continue reading →

Completion in Christ (by Becky Rommel)

Good Morning!!! I watched how PATIENT my friend Kelly was while putting PIECES of a PUZZLE together. The PUZZLE box was old and worn, but the PICTURE was still  breathtaking. It was a BRIDGE crossing from behind a WELL, with FLOWERS surrounding in every COLOR. Many are searching for that MISSING PIECE that seems to … Continue reading →

Plastic and Peace (by Becky Rommel)

Good Morning!! I just got a statement from my CREDIT CARD. They said I overpaid and I have a CREDIT of $35.00. They have never paid me back!! This CARD has some awesome REWARDS with it too!! I DISCOVERED God and then my true REWARDS began. The more time I SPEND in His presence, the … Continue reading →

Soap-n-Hope (by Becky Rommel)

Good Morning!! While cleaning one of my ladies houses she had her SOAP OPERA on. Wow!!! I had forgotten what they were like because it has been a while since I was YOUNG AND RESTLESS. The DAYS OF OUR LIVES go by so fast, before you know it your old and used up in GENERAL … Continue reading →

Changed (by Becky Rommel)

Good Morning!! I had to CLEAN and replace the bag inside a GENIE II. That is a new system that MIRACULOUSLY ABSORBS the ODOR of DIAPERS when you throw them away. If I had a WISH to give, it would be for you to realize how much GOD loves you. Time is RUNNING OUT, and … Continue reading →

Unabashed Love (by Kristen Mellott Parker)

“Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find?” Proverbs 20:6 My oldest son had played a particularly great soccer game. As he was walking across the field following the game, he was scanning the crowd for a familiar face. As our eyes met, he started to run toward … Continue reading →

Washed by Grace (by Becky Rommel)

Good morning!! I was at a house that had a lot of clothes on the floor. They were next to piles that were clean and folded. I didn’t know if they were clean or dirty. I had to make a decision, so I washed them. We also do that with people, judging them on what … Continue reading →

www.mannaandcoffee.com

Brothers and sisters in Christ, thank you for your prayers and support of this devotional blog site!  I hope that it has been a blessing to you.  We have had 1613 visits so far since starting the site on April 16th, and last week OUR site had 533 views, thanks to the addition of multiple … Continue reading →

United with Christ (by Becky Rommel)

Good Morning!! My niece Erica is a FLIGHT ATTENDANT. Her Job is to make sure everyone has a SAFE, ENJOYABLE TRIP to their DESTINATION when FLYING. Heaven is our DESTINATION but our JOURNEY before ARRIVAL isn’t always ENJOYABLE. TURBULENCE can DROP out of no where and it can get ROUGH!! God wants each of us … Continue reading →

Observations from the Field (by Eric Tromiczak)

“For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:8, NIV Are we properly equipping our children?  Safety has been one of the highest priorities in youth sports, and continues to be one of the most … Continue reading →

JOY UNSPEAKABLE (by Becky Rommel)

Good morning!! At one of my homes, they have a room full of dead hanging animals on their wall.  They look so still and peaceful. Lol.  I bet if they could talk, they would tell you, it wasn’t peaceful dying a painful death.  Do you have PEACE? That’s all I want.  Today I feel like … Continue reading →

Wine from Heaven (by Len Winneroski)

“The Kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son.”  Matthew 22:2, NIV   “Look at me daddy!” yelled Isabelle as she twirled in the middle of the living room in her princess dress.  “I’m a bride!” Isabelle’s father smiled as he watched his daughter dance around the room … Continue reading →

Beauty and Branches (by Len Winneroski)

“Be energetic in your life of salvation, reverent and sensitive before God. That energy is God’s energy, an energy deep within you, God himself willing and working at what will give Him the most pleasure.” Philippians 2:13, The Message   I don’t mind mowing the grass.  We have a push mower and I usually look … Continue reading →

A Place for Us – by Mahala (Hayley) Frandsen

“Where you are right now is God’s place for you.  Live and obey and love and believe right there.” 1 Corinthians 7:17, MSG In the heart of Indiana, amongst the purple haze of the Brown County hills stands the former home of world famous Hoosier artist, T.C. Steele, and his second wife, Selma Neubacher Steele.  … Continue reading →

True Glory (photography by Brian K. Huckabee)

“For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring Word of God. For, ‘All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the Word of the Lord stands forever.’  And this … Continue reading →

Stinkers and Saints (by Len Winneroski)

“As for the saints who are in the land, they are the glorious ones in whom is all my delight.” Psalm 16:3, NIV Have you ever been sprayed by a skunk?  Before this morning, I had no idea that there are ten different species of these cute little stinkers.  There are hooded skunks, spotted skunks, … Continue reading →

Let the Music Play (by Frank D. Jonez)

“My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.” Psalm 57:7, NIV Check out the latest new release from Frank D Jonez!  Frank is the music minister at New Hope Church in Greenwood, Indiana.  He is truly a gifted, and Godly man.  I absolutely love this song!  It … Continue reading →

Lessons from Indy (by Kristen Mellott Parker)

“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.” Psalm 55:22, NIV I was walking my dog, Indy, this afternoon. We walk together often and always along the way, he stops to smell EVERYTHING. Sometimes I let him sniff, and sometimes I hurry him along. It … Continue reading →

Good Soil (by Len Winneroski)

“But the one who received the seed that fell on good soil is the man who hears the word and understands it.  He produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.”  Matthew 13:23, NIV “Can I help you grandma?” Sarah’s large brown eyes watched her grandmother’s shaky hands as the elderly … Continue reading →

Energy, Mass, Light and Faith (by Len Winneroski)

In 1905 Albert Einstein proposed that mass and energy are really just different forms of the same thing in a paper entitled “Does the Inertia of a Body Depend Upon its Energy Content?”  Most of us are familiar with the simple equation, E=mc2, that Einstein revealed to the world in this paper, but do we … Continue reading →

MSG for Christ (by Len Winneroski)

“I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot.  I wish you were either one or the other!  So, because your are lukewarm – neither hot nor cold – I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” Revelation 3:15-16, NIV Do you know what the five “tastes” are?  The human tongue … Continue reading →

Science x Faith = 1 x 1 = 1 (by Len Winneroski)

“On the other hand, representatives of science have often made an attempt to arrive at fundamental judgments with respect to values and ends on the basis of the scientific method, and this way have set themselves in opposition to religion. These conflicts have all sprung from fatal error…science can only be created by those who … Continue reading →

Deadly Deception (by Len Winneroski)

“You live in the midst of deception; in their deceit they refuse to acknowledge me,’ declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 9:6, NIV Is there anything more beautiful than a jellyfish propelling itself through the ocean? There is something captivating about jellyfish. The Box Jellyfish, which lives in the waters around Asia and Australia, has a box … Continue reading →

Kinetic Faith (by Len Winneroski)

“But someone will say, ‘You have faith; I have deeds.’ Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.” – James 2:18, NIV When I synthesize new chemical compounds in the laboratory, the goal is to mix two (or more) reactants together under carefully controlled reaction conditions … Continue reading →

Brain Lightning (by Len Winneroski)

“Out of the brightness of His presence bolts of lightning blazed forth. The Lord thundered from Heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded.” 2 Samuel 22:13-14, NIV Have you ever wondered what is going on in your brain when you have a thought?  The three-pound human brain is composed of over 100 billion neurons … Continue reading →

The Divine Artist (by Len Winneroski)

“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” Psalm 139.13, NIV Did you know that proteins are art?  One of the tools that researchers use to visualize the shape of proteins is X-ray protein crystallography.  By analyzing the way that proteins scatter high-powered X-rays, scientists can look into the … Continue reading →

Living Water (by Len Winneroski)

“The breath of God produces ice, and the broad waters become frozen.” Job 37:10, NIV Did you know that ice is a miracle of science?   We have already talked about the structure of the water molecule (H-O-H), and the fact that water molecules form networks of weak hydrogen bonds with other water molecules.  Another … Continue reading →

My Father’s Workshop (by Len Winneroski)

“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities-His eternal power and divine nature-have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.” Romans 1:20, NIV Our Heavenly Father is a Master Inventor.  As a scientist, I see the world around me through slightly different lenses.  When I … Continue reading →

Truth (by Len Winneroski)

“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.  If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well.  From now on, you do know Him and have seen Him.” John 14:6-7, NIV What is “truth”?  Truth is defined as the … Continue reading →

Experiencing Turbulence (by Len Winneroski)

“Dear friends, do not be surprised at painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.” 1 Peter 4:12, NIV If you have ever flown in a plane there is a very good chance that you have experienced turbulence.  Turbulence is caused by the up-and-down air currents that blend the air … Continue reading →

Love Equity (by Len Winneroski)

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.  For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.” John 3:16-17, NIV Where are we building equity?  … Continue reading →

Removing the Veil (by Len Winneroski)

“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17, NIV Are our lives radiant?  This morning I was reading about the radiant face of Moses.  The Bible says that, “when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of … Continue reading →

Grace (by Len Winneroski)

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34, NIV Grace… Jesus taught us that Grace means putting the interests of others ahead of our own, no matter what the cost.  Grace is acting on our own convictions, even when others do not understand or appreciate it.  Jesus … Continue reading →

Tough Love (by Len Winneroski)

“A new command I give you.  Love one another.  As I have loved you, so you must love one another.  By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35, NIV Love…How did Jesus love His disciples?  He called them away from the comforts of this world … Continue reading →

Inducing Germination (by Len Winneroski)

“I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed.  But if it dies, it produces many seeds.” John 12:24, NIV Have you ever wondered how a seed grows after it is placed in the ground?  Seeds are made up of an embryo, … Continue reading →

Milk, Cud and Meat (by Len Winneroski)

“Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness.  But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.” Hebrews 5:14, NIV Have you ever watched a cow chew cud?  Cud is a portion of semi-degraded food that … Continue reading →

The Perfect Cast (by Len Winneroski)

“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord.  Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope that you have.  But do this with gentleness and respect.” 1 Peter 3:15, NIV Have you ever taught a child to cast a fishing pole?  It was … Continue reading →

A Burning Heart (by Len Winneroski)

“You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns darkness into light.” Psalm 18:28, NIV Has God given you a burning heart?   If your heart’s desire is to know Jesus more intimately, and you feel compelled to read and share God’s Word with the rest of the world, then you have a burning heart.   … Continue reading →

Coming Home (by Len Winneroski)

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God…” Romans 3:23, NIV I am a prodigal Christian.  This statement may cause you to think of a parable that many of us learned when we were children, the story of the prodigal son.  In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus told a parable about … Continue reading →

Curing “Perfectitis” (by Len Winneroski)

“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 defined as “the highest degree of … Continue reading →

A Singing Heart (by Len Winneroski)

“If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.” John 7:37-38, NIV I know that real men are not supposed to cry, but I have a confession to make. The closer that I get to … Continue reading →

Eyes, Ears and Armpits (by Len Winneroski)

“The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ.” 1 Corinthians 12:12, NIV Have you ever wondered about the purpose of an armpit? As a scientist I am compelled to observe the world around me. … Continue reading →