Once upon a time there was a rich King who had four wives. He loved the 4th wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to the finest of delicacies. He gave her nothing but the best.

He also loved the 3rd wife very much and was always showing her off to neighboring kingdoms. However, he feared that one day she would leave him for another.

He also loved his 2nd wife. She was his confidant and was always kind, considerate and patient with him. Whenever the King faced a problem, he could confide in her, … Read more

I enjoy studying the lives of women ministers from previous times. One of the things that inspires me the most about these women is their faithfulness to God’s call-and their willingness to respond to it without hesitation.

In most cases, when they heard the voice of God, they moved. They didn’t wait around to get their pastor’s permission, receive a prophetic word of confirmation or find three places in the Word to validate their ministry. They just got up and did what God said.

Sometimes they held back for a time because of seeming obstacles they faced, such as their … Read more

What’s really great about God is that He always has a plan – always! While Abraham was climbing one side of the mountain, the ram was climbing the other! That’s how it is with God’s provision; you can’t always see it coming and you don’t necessarily understand how He’s going to do it, but each step brings you closer to the blessing He’s assigned to you. When you get to where God wants you to be, your answer will be waiting.

Today, the enemy’s like General Custer – he’s taking his last stand! Don’t let him see you sweat! God … Read more

You always hear the usual stories of pennies on the sidewalk being good luck, gifts from angels, etc. This is the first time I’ve ever heard this twist on the story. Gives you something to think about.

Several years ago, a friend of mine and her husband were invited to spend the weekend at the husband’s employer’s home. My friend, Arlene, was nervous about the weekend. The boss was very wealthy, with a fine home on the waterway, and cars costing more than her house.

The first day and evening went well, and Arlene was delighted to have this rare … Read more

I left work early so I could have some uninterrupted study time right before the final in my Youth Issues class. When I got to class, everybody was doing their last minute studying. The teacher came in and said he would review with us for just a little bit before the test. We went through the review, most of it right on the study guide, but there were some things he was reviewing that I had never heard of. When questioned about it, he said that they were in the book and we were responsible for everything in the book. … Read more

This story tells of two friends who were walking through the desert:

During some point of the journey, they had an argument, and one friend slapped the other one in the face. The one who got slapped was shocked and hurt, but without saying anything, he wrote in the sand:

Today my best friend slapped me in the face.

They kept on walking, until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a swim. The one who had been slapped got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but his friend saved him. After he recovered from the near … Read more

After dinner, the children turned to Jacob and asked if he would tell them a story.

“A story about what?” asked Jacob.

“About a giant,” squealed the children.

Jacob smiled, leaned against the warm stones at the side of the fireplace, and his voice turned softly inward.

“Once there was a boy who asked his father to take him to see the great parade that passed through the village. The father, remembering the parade from when he was a boy, quickly agreed, and the next morning the boy and his father set out together.

“As they approached the parade route, … Read more

FOR SAFETY’S SAKE…

Do NOT ride in automobiles: they cause 20% of all fatal accidents.

Do NOT stay home: 17% of all accidents do occur in the home.

Do NOT walk on the streets or sidewalks: 14% of all accidents happen to pedestrians.

Do NOT travel by air, rail, or water: 16% of all accidents happen on these.

Only .001% of all deaths occur in worship services in church, and these are related to previous physical disorders.

Hence, the safest place for you to be at any time is church. [Bible study is safe, too. The percentage there is even … Read more

If you ever look at yourself and feel that you don’t measure up, read this and your outlook will change before you finish reading it! This is good to keep, not just to read from time to time, but to also keep stored in your heart! Enjoy, and remember who you are…

When I created the heavens and the earth, I spoke them into being.

When I created man, I formed him and breathed life into his nostrils.

But you, woman, I fashioned after I breathed the breath of life into man because your nostrils are too delicate.

I allowed … Read more

Here is another great issue to read. One person said to me back in 1999 that I should put a warning label on the front of the publication saying, “Warning! Don’t read without a box of Kleenex!” because many of the stories touch our hearts. It is probable you will cry through at least one story in every issue, some issues more. Well, let me tell you, this is one of those issues that you may cry more.

You must realize that it’s not our goal to make you cry but it seems that God knows where each of us … Read more