Legacy in Action

By Cindy Allen
 
Our youngest son is getting married…in 11 days. He is 27 years old and he has known since the 4th date this was the girl for him. They have gone to marriage counseling. She was raised in church by
great parents. On paper, they should have the perfect foundation. But this morning, during my quiet time, momma panic set in.

Let me set the stage a little. It is a destination wedding. We are headed to Sedona, Arizona; they think it will be pretty for pictures. But because of this, two showers and a couple of discussions is about all the “wedding planning” I have been involved in. Yet, in 11 days our baby boy will be a married man. I saw the rings; it is really happening.

God, did I prepare him for this? Read more…

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Fact or Fiction

By Jackie Ricks
 
“You may be the only Bible someone reads.” “Actions speak louder than words.
Sometimes we hear these things and take them a little too literally. At least, I know I do. For years, I knew I was saved, and I tried to live as best as I could, so I thought my example was enough to show the world that they all need Jesus. Then several years ago, someone said, “If
you never explain that you are only able to live that way because of Jesus and what He did for you, then the world just thinks you’re a goody two shoes and can’t see Jesus in you.” That was
like having ice water thrown in my face. It woke me up; however, I still forget sometimes.

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