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We want to share with you the words of encouragement we have received from the Lord to spur you on to love and good deeds.


The Gospel of Jesus Christ and the sanctity of human life are deeply intertwined.
I’m a Christian, but I don’t read the Bible, go to church, or share the gospel. Does that make sense? Does it sound like I’m truly a Christian who loves God and my neighbor? Of course not. Why not? According to Jesus, His followers are known by their acts of faith and love—they don't just claim to be Christian—they demonstrate their love for God and their love for their neighbor by sharing the gospel and helping those in need. Would it make sense if I said, “I’m pro-life, I

Mara Petro
Oct 198 min read


Having the right to do something doesn't mean it's the right thing to do.
“All things are lawful/permissible, but not all things are beneficial/helpful.” 1 Corinthians 10:23 God has given us the freedom to...

Mara Petro
Aug 214 min read


Undeserved
Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43 I often reflect on the cross. I think it's good...

Mara Petro
Aug 4, 20243 min read


Life
I’m trying to understand something, and I would seriously appreciate help. A staggering number of people think abortion is acceptable, or...

Mara Petro
Jul 12, 20245 min read


Truth
What is truth? Pontius Pilate asked that question when he was interrogating Jesus. Here’s the exchange in John 18: “Then You are a king!”...

Mara Petro
Jul 5, 20245 min read


Just Come Home
By Jeff Ostrander I’ve spent a lot of years in the Church, and I’ve spent a lot of time writing about Jesus, and I’ve spent a lot of time...

Mara Petro
Jul 2, 20246 min read


Go
The Christian’s calling and mission are to go. Not stay in our comfort zone. Sadly, I often go about my day forgetting why I’m here. I’m...

Mara Petro
Jun 28, 20244 min read


Blessings and Favor
A little over 2000 years ago, a young girl gave birth to the Savior of the world. She was young, unmarried, and didn’t even have a roof...

Melissa Dykman
Dec 24, 20222 min read


If only I knew
I wish someone had told me... “It’s not a problem. You can do this. We will help you.” “It’s not a blob of tissue. See his little face....

Mara Petro
Oct 16, 20228 min read


Believing Leads to Healing
Lisa didn’t want to go. But she did. Alone. She doesn’t do that – go places alone – ever. She felt nervous and afraid and tried every...

Mara Petro
Oct 6, 20223 min read


One Thing
Max Lucado writes, “Biographies of bold disciples begin with chapters of honest terror. Fear of death. Fear of failure. Fear of...

Mara Petro
Sep 23, 20223 min read

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