“Elisha died and was buried. Now Moabite raiders used to enter the country every spring. Once while some Israelites were burying a man, suddenly they saw a band of raiders; so they threw the man’s body into Elisha’s tomb. When the body touched Elisha’s bones, the man came to life and stood up on his … Continue reading
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Smudged (by Len Winneroski)
“What goes into a person’s mouth does not make him dirty. But what comes out of a person’s mouth makes him dirty.’ – Matthew 15:11 (Worldwide English Version) Has anyone ever said something to you that is impossible for you to forget? When I first became a Christ follower as a young adult I was … Continue reading
Pride Lurks in Beauty (by Len Winneroski)
Have you ever noticed that when you walk into a room full of people your eyes are “naturally” drawn to the most handsome man or the most beautiful woman in the room? Or if you are walking through a parking lot aren’t our eyes “naturally” drawn to the most expensive and beautiful car in the … Continue reading
Chewbaccan Gift (by Len Winneroski)
“Joy is the serious business of Heaven.” – C. S. Lewis This past week an ordinary mother named Candace Payne posted a video of herself laughing hysterically while wearing a talking Chewbacca mask on her Facebook page. Amazingly, this silly video went viral and Candace has helped millions of people get in touch with their inner … Continue reading
Spiritual Obesity (by Len Winneroski)
As I approach the half-century mark in age I’ve been thinking a lot about my life. I guess that you could call it a mid-life crisis of sorts. Last year I bought a 2013 Dodge Challenger, which I drove for a few months and sold when common sense caught up with me, and this year … Continue reading
The Birth of Jesus in the Qur’an (by Len Winneroski)
Good morning friends. With everything going on in the world right now, and Christmas right around the corner, I thought that it would interest you to know that the virgin birth of Jesus is taught in the Qur’an as well as the Bible. I was surprised to learn this a few years ago from a Muslim friend. … Continue reading
Living Memories (by Len Winneroski)
Memories are an interesting thing. There are some memories that bring a smile to my face and warmth to my heart, and there are other memories that I can dredge up that make me sad or angry. Have you ever noticed that memories that are correlated with periods of intense emotion, like the birth of … Continue reading
Broken (by Len Winneroski)
I like to pretend that I have it all together. I mean some days I feel like my mind is as sharp as a razor, my faith is as big as a mountain, and I can walk on water. But the truth is, other days I walk around in a fog, my faith is more … Continue reading
The Selfie Generation (by Len Winneroski)
I know that I’m about to sound old, but what’s the deal with selfies? I was just laughing over a post by one of my son’s friends about the correct way to take and post a selfie. We live in a digital, social media crazed, generation. In today’s world if you have a phone you … Continue reading
The Chum Bucket (by Len Winneroski)
I just got back from spending the weekend with 23 middle school students and some amazing adult leaders in beautiful Brown County Indiana. The leaves were all changing color for fall, so the views around the Walnut Hills Retreat were stunning. We had perfect weather for outdoor devotions, campfires, s’mores, hiking, paddle boating, canoeing, and … Continue reading
“That” Room… (by Laura Currier)
It is an awful reality we could never have imagined. We have a room in our house… the one at the top of the stairs on the left, right next to ours that our son DIED in…. “That” room is now our GUEST room. Some folks coming from out of town for a visit to … Continue reading
Hearts on Fire (by Len Winneroski)
I’m not the handiest guy in the world but I fix stuff sometimes because I’m cheap. One of the things that I replaced recently was our ventless gas logs. We live in Indiana where the temperature can range from -20 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit from one week to the next during the winter. The old … Continue reading
Wrestling with God (by Len Winneroski)
I was a horrible wrestler in high school. During my first year as a wrestler, I got pinned every single match. I went out for wrestling because I was too little to play football or basketball and I really wanted a varsity letter jacket to impress the girls. Wrestling was hard. I had to lose … Continue reading
Muscle Cars (by Len Winneroski)
I have loved muscle cars ever since I was 16 years old. I think that this love affair began when my uncle Dick came to visit us back in 1982 with his yellow 1970-something Chevy Camaro. My uncle was not perfect but he was a cool dude. During one of his visits he caught me gawking … Continue reading
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
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
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
The God of the Universe (by Len Winneroski)
The God of the Universe doesn’t fit into a wallet or a portfolio and He’s bullish towards those who belong to Him. The God of the Universe doesn’t worry about scratches and He doesn’t like to be stored under a cover in a garage. The God of the Universe is bigger than a stadium… He … Continue reading
Trust in God (by Forest E. Getter IV)
We have talked about faith and love. And we must have them both. But faith means little without trust. I can say I have faith in God, but until I take the next step and give complete control of my life over to God and trust that God will lead me on the path he … 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
Love Bursts (by Aaron Winneroski and Len Winneroski)
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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
Come and Have Breakfast (by Denise Kendall Totten)
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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
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
Love, the Law and Pikuach Nefesh (by Len Winneroski)
Then he (Jesus) said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” – Mark 2:27-28 Are Christians still required to keep the Sabbath? Should the Sabbath be observed on Saturday or Sunday? Should Christian businesses be open on the … Continue reading
Reach Out To God (by Debrah S. Bernier)
Grab ahold of Jesus Whenever you are in a storm. He will give you His peace During problems in any form. Just reach out And touch His garment’s hem, Then your hurt will be healed- Never will He condemn. Now, if you believe That these things, He will do, Let not your heart be troubled, … Continue reading
Only Jesus… (by Debrah S. Bernier)
Only Jesus Can wash your sins away. His mercy and His goodness Are brand new every day. Only Jesus Can heal your broken heart, Make it more flesh than stone While giving you a new start. Only Jesus Shows us how to be like Him, Loving, so kind, and gentle, And fills your cup up … Continue reading
At The Time (by Debrah S. Bernier)
At the time when Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied. At the time He rose again, He had covered all our sin. At the time I need Him most, For His glory, I will boast. At the time I feel upset, He’s not finished with me yet. At the time you need His … 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
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