by Chris Bates | Dec 20, 2018 | Christian Living, From The Heart
My father had been taking me into the woods since I was as young as I can remember. On one cold, bluebird sky fall day in my early teen years I was allowed to go out hunting by myself for one of the first times. My excitement was obvious as I walked across the...
by Chris Bates | Dec 15, 2018 | Christian Living, From The Heart
There is nothing like a painted dawn in the Mississippi Delta. On the recent opening morning of hunting season we arrived well before dawn and had time to sit in the quiet for a while and enjoy the earliest moments of the day. During those times I seem to reflect on...
by Al Abdulla | Apr 14, 2018 | Christian Living, From The Heart
Freedom From Religion “Then the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.” – Mark 15:38 Recently I had the privilege of sharing The Good Friday Message at a home fellowship here in Oregon. This home fellowship was not a typical home...
by Vivien Quiroz | Dec 25, 2017 | From The Heart
So, I’m a Christmas Baby. And I get asked if I get more than one present for Christmas. I know it’s an innocent question to make conversation but it bothered me. I feel like I’m stealing from Jesus. Growing Up and Grown-up Christmas Growing up, my mom would make an...
