Education is Not THE ANSWER –

Two Incredible Stories

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Is education important? Of course. While we may expect a better educated public to address complex and serious issues more effectively than an uneducated public, in my many years as an educator, I concluded that it is not THE ANSWER to the many critical challenges facing our nation, such as drugs, poverty, homelessness, corruption, and crime. Ironically, it may even provide greater capability to promulgate evil. Here are two incredible stories that shed light on this matter:

Story #1: The Einsatzgruppen in Nazi Germany – Educated Murderers

Prior to the invasion of Poland in 1939, Heinrich Himmler, Chief of the German Police, created the Einsatzgruppen to identify, combat, and eliminate suspected enemies of the German Nazi government in areas taken over by the Nazi army. They were paramilitary death squads that engaged in mass murder, primarily by shooting many of the cultural, religious, and intellectual elite of Poland, including Catholic priests, Freemasons, Jews, local political leaders, communists, partisans, and Romani people. 

These units, supported by SS units, killed over 50,000 Poles, including 7,000 Polish Jews by the end of 1939. Himmler recruited highly educated Germans to lead the Einsatzgruppen, with OVER HALF OF THE EINSATZGRUPPEN LEADERS HAVING PH.D.S. Their advanced education did not provide them with a moral compass to forbid mass murder.

Story #2: Craig Marlatt – From Prison to Street Ministry

Craig Marlatt’s life started out rough, then took a radical turn for the Lord. Sent to prison THREE TIMES for drug offenses, the third time he was in prison, Marlatt volunteered to assist with a prison ministry as the chaplain’s clerk because it was easier than working out in the hot cotton fields. There he met a homely preacher who preached the Word of God. The Holy Spirit convicted Craig, and he came to the Lord. When he left prison, he started a coffee house in the toughest part of downtown Orlando. Here is an ex-con with a high school education, ministering to drug addicts, prostitutes, and  street people, as well as writing books and recording Christian songs that inspire people to live lives of honesty, virtue, and service.

These stories demonstrate that education, while important, can be used for good or evil, and that our Lord can and does use ANYONE who is yielded to His Holy Spirit and is willing to carry out the work of the Lord. God doesn’t call the equipped; He equips the called.

Jesus said: “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 The word “life” in Greek is “zoe” which means a life expressing the highest and best, a life of service to God and to mankind. As just one example, the early Christians were known for rescuing unwanted babies off the trash heaps of the Roman empire. In contrast, communist regimes that explicitly rejected God have killed over 100 million of their own people. Christ brings life; communism – rejecting God – brings death.

So let us seek the Lord with all our hearts, minds, souls, and strength, that we may discover God’s calling upon our lives and experience the abundant life – the life of joy that He promises to all who follow Him.

To God be the glory

LifeintheSpirit.net

Mansions of the Lord –

A Memorial Day Observance

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.  The hymn “Mansions of the Lord” expresses of our deep appreciation and respect to them and to all who have served our country in our military. The hymn:

“To fallen soldiers let us sing, where no rockets fly nor bullets wing; our broken brothers let us bring to the mansions of the Lord.

No more bleeding, no more fight, no prayers pleading through the night; just divine embrace, eternal light in the mansions of the Lord.

Where no mothers cry and no children weep, we will stand and guard through the angels sleep; all through the ages safely keep, the mansions of the Lord.”

The 2002 movie “We Were Soldiers” and the 2004 funeral of President Ronald Reagan featured this hymn. It was based on the Gospel of John, Chapter 14:

“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” John 14:1-3

You can see the Mansions of the Lord hymn performed by the West Point Band and West Point Glee Club in an extraordinary performance by clicking here. (Youtube: “Mansions of the Lord” from We Were Soldiers | West Point Band and West Point Glee Club)

To God be the glory

Lifeinthespirit.net

Incredible Short Video and the Story of the RMS Titanic

Sometimes the most profound/compelling messages are communicated without words. A great example is the Youtube video developed by a Navy veteran: “This is Not a Drill”, which speaks about our nation and the war that is coming to our shores. “It took my breath away and brought tears to my eyes,” states author Glynda Lomax after reviewing this short video.

While that video speaks about our nation, “Icy Waters – the Story of the RMS Titanic” speaks about the tragedy of the sinking of the Titanic and how it relates to our lives on a personal basis. You won’t want to miss it.

Life in the Spirit blog is for the remnant Bride of Christ and all who seek The Truth. As in all things, question everything, test it against His Word, and take it to the Lord for confirmation. We were created to live at this time and be a witness to our Lord to all who He brings across our path. So let us be bold, be strong, be courageous, and walk with our Lord.

Have a blessed day, and always remember Who is really in charge.

Mark

Mark Peterson, Ph.D.

A Higher Calling and Purpose

No matter how hopeless our circumstances may seem, God is up to something deep in our lives, calling us to a higher calling and purpose in our lives:

  • a love for us to experience that can transform us,
  • a battle for us to engage in that is worth fighting, and
  • a story for us to live in that is far bigger and better than we have known.

A beloved son [or daughter] of God is one who experiences the unconditional love of his Father in a way that deeply impacts him and leaves him with:

  • nothing to hide,
  • nothing to prove, and
  • nothing to fear.

Michael Thompson

The Heart of a Warrior

Inflation Will Eat Our Lunch

Dear Friends:

Greetings in the name of our Lord. I hope this note finds all is well with you and your family.

Inflation will eat our lunch (and our dinner, and empty out our refrigerator) if we just stand by and don’t take action to understand it and counter it.

That is the theme of this July 8 newsletter, which will includes action steps you can take and these topics:

You won’t want to miss it.  You can see it here:

As always, question everything, do your own research, and take this to the Lord for confirmation.

Blessings on your day,

   Mark

Mark Peterson, Ph.D.

Is the Russian-Ukraine War a Just War – Three Perspectives

This issue of Life in the Spirit will address the question: “Is the Russian-Ukrainian War a Just War?” from three perspectives – from the perspectives of U.S./NATO, Russia, and our Lord. 

The Ukrainian people are experiencing tremendous suffering with this conflict, as they battle for their lives, their homeland, and their future. And Ukraine has cried out to the West for assistance in beating back the Russians. (I visited Ukraine many years ago, and fell in love with the Ukrainian people and the natural beauty of their country.)

Two critical questions confront leaders of Western nations:

  • Is this a just war (i.e. is it justified for us to become involved)?
  • Should we be involved, and if so, in what ways? (Do we set any limits?) 

This June 14 issue of Life in the Spirit addresses these questions, as well as how our Lord sees this situation, and how it will affect our daily lives. You can see it here:

Jesus chastised the Pharisees for not understanding the times, so we too need to understand the times, so we can act responsibly, always drawing close to the Lord for peace and guidance. 

Blessings and love to you this day,

Mark Peterson, Ph.D.

Prepare for Coming Events That Will Change Our Lives

Dear Family and Friends:

WE ARE AT WAR.  It is a spiritual war, with the forces of evil – the global elites and their minions, seeking to deceive, control, and destroy most of humanity in what they call The Great Reset. It is a war against our bodies and souls, and a military war against Russia that may be coming soon (https://444prophecynews.com/war-the-messenger/).  Satan comes to steal our faith with fear, kill our bodies with poisons, and destroy our souls with the mark of the beast and other diabolical schemes. If you don’t recognize the evil at work today in the world, your spiritual discernment is dulled by the world, the flesh, and the devil.

I realize many of the things I share with you are scary or even creepy. I know how you feel, for sometimes I am creeped out but what I see is happening.  But God created us to be alive at this point in time, to be a witness for Him to the lost, to be bold, be courageous, and walk with Him. And He has empowered us with the Holy Spirit to do so. If we try to resist these forces in the flesh, we will fail; we need to draw close to the Lord for His wisdom, guidance, and protection.

This is for the remnant bride of Christ and those seeking the truth. Part I of the January February 2022 Life in the Spirit (available here: https://lifeinthespirit.net/2022/01/19/one-of-the-greatest-deceptions-in-human-history), addressed:

  • One of the Greatest Deceptions in Human History,
  • Global Depopulation Now Underway,
  • The Most Important Things We Can Do If We Have Taken the Vax, and
  • How to Increase Our Immunity Systems.

Part II addresses:

  • Hyperinflation,
  • Food Shortages, and
  • How to Prepare for Coming Events That Will Change Our Lives.

You can see it here:  https://lifeinthespirit.net/2022/01/19/prepare-for-coming-events-that-will-change-our-lives/.

As always, QUESTION EVERYTHING, check things out for yourself, and take them to the Lord for confirmation.

We are in the most exciting and terrifying time in human history – the end times described in the Word of God.  Exciting for Christians who are led by the Spirit and daily seek the Lord, His comfort, guidance, and direction.  Terrifying for non-Christians or lukewarm believers who live in fear and  know about the Lord but don’t know Him.  These are those who at the end the Lord says: “Depart from Me, for I never knew you.”

We have a short window of time before the judgments begin and our lives will change forever. So each of us needs to repent of our sins, forgive others, surrender our lives to the Lord, and seek His will in our lives. Only then can we experience the joy of the Lord and His Presence in our lives.  Just remember – the safest place to be is in the center of God’s will.

We are not to live in fear, but to trust the Lord:

“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.  In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 

Blessings and love to you this day, and always remember Who is really in charge.  He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” Matthew 11:15

Mark Peterson, Ph.D.

The Most Important Things You Can Do Now if You Took the Vax, and Prepping – PART II Intro

November 4, 2021 Life in the Spirit Newsletter PART II

Dear Family and Friends:

This is Part II of the November 4 Life in the Spirit newsletter, with a focus on The Most Important Things You Can Do Now if You Took the Vax, The Most Important Things You Can Do Now if You Are Unvaxxed, and Physical and Spiritual Prepping to do Now. You can see Part I here: https://lifeinthespirit.net/2021/11/05/cover-up-of-the-greatest-fraud-in-u-s-history-and-the-life-threatening-jab-part-i/

This is critically important information and your very health and life may depend on it, and the actions you take in response.  As always, question everything, do your own research, check out these sources, and take these things to the Lord for confirmation, for the truth will set us free.

I realize many people will dismiss this document, as it conflicts with what we are told every day by Fauci and his cronies in government, the media, and Big Pharma. Without a sound Biblical worldview of the fallen nature of man, much of this will even seem impossible to believe, that people (particularly our government, media, and Big Pharma) could be so evil. 

But remember that Satan, the Father of Lies (and his minions) come to steal our faith with fear, kill our bodies, and destroy our souls for eternity. So this is for those who are seeking the truth about COVID-19 and the vax. This is for the remnant.

“He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”  Matthew 11:15

In contrast to this widespread pattern of deception which leads to illness and death, Jesus said that He came that we may have life and that we may have it more abundantly.  (John 10:10)

Dr. Fauci claims to “follow the science”, but science for him is however he and his cronies at the NIH, CDC, FDA, WHO, and Big Pharma can manipulate the data (and the formulas that generate data) to push the jab and collect royalties on their vaccine patents.  I am a scientist with a PhD in Public Policy Analysis and Administration with many years of experience, so I understand public policy, and know fake science when I see it. 

Part I and II reveal truly scientific studies from scientists and medical professionals in many nations that directly contradict Fauci’s propaganda. 

Everyone I know who took the jab believed they were doing the right thing, and accepted Fauci’s promise that the vax provides immunity and the best path back to normality.  The evidence below shows this is a lie.  This is dedicated to the tens of thousands of people who have died from the vax, and the hundreds of thousands (or millions) who are experiencing severe side effects from the vax. This issue includes:                                                                                                                  Page

I. What Does God Have to do With the Vax? 1

II. If You Took the Vax, This is the Most Important Thing You Can Do              6

III. If You Took the Vax, This is the Second Most Important Thing You Can Do 11

IV. If You Are Not Vaxxed, the Most Important Things You Can Do                     13

V. Prepping – Physically and Spiritually 13

VI. Wrap-up  17

You can find Part II here: https://tinyurl.com/MostImportantThingToDo

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Finally, a good friend showed me this definition of COVID; thought you might like to see it:

C – Compliance

O – Obedience

V – Vaccination

 I – Indoctrination

D – Depopulation

Be bold. Be strong. Be courageous and walk with the Lord.

And may the Lord bless and protect you and your family this day.

Mark Peterson

Welcome to the Life in the Spirit Blog

The purpose of the Life in the Spirit blog is to prepare Christians and non-Christians for major events that will take place in the U.S. in 2020 and 2021.  A “Global Reset” has begun – a reinvention of our political, economic,  financial, and religious systems in the United States and in the world.  This will bring in a New World Order, prophesied in the Bible as a one world government, one world economy, and one world religion, controlled by Satan and his minions, including the Anti-Christ and false prophet.  The coronavirus pandemic, the punishing economic shutdowns, the engineered riots and the violent left-wing mobs running loose in America’s cities are all part of the global reset. 

And this is just the beginning; look for a vaccine and chip to be rolled out soon.  They are already rolling out the chip in Sweden, with thousands of people chipped.  They even have chipping parties, where people celebrate getting the chip.  (Shows what happens when a nation abandons God).

A glimpse into the future for Christians: in spite of many challenges and even persecution, the Lord promises to watch over us, guide us, and protect us during these times. Jesus promised that Christians led by the Holy Spirit can do the works that He did and even more. But it requires us to seek the Lord with all of our heart, mind, and soul, and resist taking the vaccine and chip that is coming our way. We can experience the joy of the Lord, in spite of circumstances, until the Lord takes us home.

A glimpse into the future for non-Christians: perhaps you enjoy your life and lifestyle in the world and don’t want to give it up, or are attracted to other religious beliefs. If you persist in resisting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you most likely take the vaccine and chip. These which will alter your consciousness and DNA forever, and you will end up in the lake of fire. All of which is a good reason to seek out the Lord Jesus Christ; your eternal destiny is at stake.

So how can we cope with these tumultuous events that are beginning to take place that threaten our freedoms, our livelihoods, and our very lives?  The Word of God provides direction and comfort for Christians in this time.  (If you are not a Christian, repent of your sins, cry out to Jesus Christ, and He will save you).  The Word reveals that God will direct our paths if we seek Him with our whole hearts:

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.  Proverbs 3:5-6

 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will guide you with My eye.  Psalm 32:8

The tumultuous events happening every day raise the question – where is safety and security in this time of chaos?  The Word of God tells us that the safest place to be is in the center of God’s will for your life – to live Life in the Spirit.  You can learn more about life in the Spirit here: https://lifeinthespirit.net/2020/07/31/life-in-the-spirit/.

The Bible, God’s instruction manual, tells us that the Holy Spirit communicates with His people – the true church, during the church age.  Therefore, we shouldn’t be surprised that the Lord has raised up watchmen and women to warn us about the times we are in, the judgement coming to America, and to encourage us to draw close to Him.  These are humble servants of God who quote scripture often and tell us how these scriptures are and will be fulfilled.  Most are not famous, do not seek fame, and do not ask for money.  As always, we are to test the spirits (and everything we hear or say) against the Word of God, which is our standard.  This Life in the Spirit blog will feature several of these people, with occasional articles that address physical and financial preparation.

So the purpose of the Life in the Spirit blog is to prepare Christians and non- Christians for major events that will take place in the U.S. in 2020 and 2021.  This will include regular updates from myself and fellow believers about how we can and should live in this time, as well as valuable tools that you can use in your walk with the Lord:  incredible stories, articles, resources, letters that address important issues, and action steps you can take: https://lifeinthespirit.net/category/action-steps-you-can-take.

In these end times, we will see exciting things happen in the body of Christ as the Lord guides and directs His people to shine the light of Christ on an endarkened world.  He has set us free from sin and the fear of death, and invites us to join Him in a great spiritual journey – here and into eternity.  He will take some of us home, He will lead some of us into the wilderness, and He will be with some of us in the fire.  Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

He who has ears, let him hear!  Matthew 11:15

To God be the glory

Mark Peterson

Lifeinthespirit222@gmail.com

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Introduction to Life in the Spirit

Our nation is facing real threats – to our way of life, our economy, and our very existence.  The coronavirus, economic crash, rampant money printing, and serious tensions with China and Russia all communicate that our nation has changed forever.  Add in the real signs that we are in the end times foretold by the Bible, and the logical conclusion is that there has never been a more important time in our lives to seek the Lord, His peace, and His direction for our lives.

The Word of God in both the Old Testament and New Testament reveals that the Lord informs His people about upcoming events:

Surely the Lord God does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.                                    Amos 3:7

I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.  However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you to all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will not speak on His own authority¸ but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.  John 16:12-13

Furthermore, the Word reveals that God will direct our paths if we seek Him with our whole hearts:

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.                                                     Proverbs 3:5-6

 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will guide you with My eye.                                      Psalm 32:8

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of  God.                                                                          Romans 8:14

I say then: “Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh… But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.                                                                                    Galatians 5:16,18

My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.                                                                                                   John 10:28

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.                   John 14:26

Here are a few examples of the Holy Spirit giving specific directions to the apostles:

So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.    Acts 13:4

Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia.                                                                                   Acts 16:6

When he had come to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own hands and feet, and said, “Thus says the Holy Spirit, ‘So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man who owns this belt, and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’” Acts 21:11

But when they arrest you and deliver you up, do not worry beforehand, or premeditate what you will speak.  But whatever is given you in that hour, speak that; for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.                                                                 Mark 13:11

The Ten Commandments showed us that in our sinful nature, we all fall short of God’s perfect law.  Jesus Christ came and saved us from our sin, and the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost to show us life in the Spirit.

What would “life in the Spirit” be like – what would we experience in the Spirit?

  • We would learn things that non-believers would reject as foolish:

Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God.  But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. I Corinthians 2:12,14

  • We would experience love, joy and peace that non-believers cannot understand or comprehend:

Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh… the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.                                                            Galatians 5:16,22

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.                                                                   Philippians 4:6-8

  • We would have no fear:

Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known.  Matthew 10:26

But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.  Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.                    Luke 12:31-32

Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear.  What can man do to me?” Hebrews 13:5-6

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.                                       I Timothy 1:7

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.  I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust…  Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, even the Most High, your habitation, no evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; for He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways.                                                                                                                         Psalm 91: 1-2, 9-11

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.  When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you.  For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.                                                                  Isaiah 43:2-3

A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it shall not come near you.  Only with your eyes shall you look, and see the reward of the wicked.  Because you have made the Lord, who  is my refuge, even the Most High, your habitation, no evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; for He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways.                                      Psalm 91:7-11

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.  When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you.  For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.                                                                  Isaiah 43:2-3

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh,
my enemies and foes, they stumbled and fell.
Though an army may encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war may rise against me, in this I will be confident. Psalm 27:1-3

Here is a diagram that portrays life in the Spirit and life in the flesh (Galatians 5:19-23):

                                 GOD

Life                 Love        Longsuffering  Faithfulness

in the             Joy          Kindness         Gentleness

Spirit             Peace     Goodness       Self-Control

________________________________________

Life                Idolatry    Jealousies      Fornication

in the             Slander   Heresies         Outbursts of Wrath

Flesh             Hatred     Murders          Drunkenness

                    Envy         Adultery          Selfish Ambitions

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Usually the Holy Spirit speaks to us in a still, small voice, a gentle prodding, an interaction with another Spirit-led Christian, or planting an idea in our mind.  How do we know it is really from the Lord?  Here are some clues:

  • It does not contradict scripture and the historical teaching of the church,
  • It is confirmed by other Spirit-led Christians, and
  • We honestly seek Him with no hidden agenda and no unconfessed sin in our hearts.

So if we seek the Lord and learn to recognize His still, small voice, we can develop a relationship with Him.  This moves us from belief – knowing about God, to relationship – knowing God. And interacting with other Spirit-led Christians and being involved in a Bible-believing church can confirm this and enhance this experience.

The Bible, God’s instruction manual, tells us about the Holy Spirit communicating with His people – the true church, during the church age.  Therefore, we shouldn’t be surprised that the Lord has raised up watchmen and women to warn us about the times we are in, about judgement upon America, and to encourage us to draw close to Him.  These are humble servants of God who quote scripture often and tell us how these scriptures are and will be fulfilled.  Most are not famous, do not seek fame, and do not ask for money.  As always, we are to test the spirits (and everything we hear or say) against the Word of God, which is our standard.

This Life in the Spirit blog will feature several of these people, with occasional articles that address physical and financial preparation.  In addition, this blog provides valuable tools that you can use to witness to others:

  • Important articles about COVID-19
  • Incredible stories and articles that you can share with others,
  • Christian cards you can print on nice paper and send out to reach people going through difficult times or special occasions,
  • Christian graphics that portray important issues in graphic form,
  • Compelling quotes that will light your fire,
  • Letters that witness to our Lord,
  • A listing of other Christian websites and blogs,
  • Articles and stories for those who need comfort or direction,
  • Bible passages and great quotes that you can print on nice paper and frame for gifts, and
  • Action steps you can take.

He who has ears, let him hear!        Matthew 11:15