The true story behind the hymn “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”
The powerful story behind “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” will change the way you sing it – because it was born from real faith, real sacrifice, and a martyr’s unwavering stand for Christ. By Chad Roberts I grew up singing the simple,
Shiprah and Puah
GOD’S WORD: The king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, whose names were Shiphrah and Puah, “When you are helping the Hebrew women during childbirth on the delivery stool, if you see that the baby is a boy, kill him; but if
Worship is not something we do; it is the way we live
It was Sunday morning and James said to his mother, “I don’t feel good.” Worried she asked, “Where don’t you feel good?” Quickly he replied, “When I’m in church.” One psalmist wrote, “How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty! My soul
An Easter Prayer
By Pastor Chad Roberts Are there times you feel inadequate when reading the Bible? The Scriptures can feel quite intimidating. While I have had the opportunity to travel to many nations, preaching the Gospel and training church leaders, I once did an online
Antidote to Fear: Praise Him
GOD’S WORD: Do not be anxious about anything, 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 your minds in Christ
Heart Transplant
By Sower Ministries Following a horrible accident, one of the victims who was in critical condition was medevacked to the emergency department of a hospital in a large metropolitan city. As the staff was removing his shirt, they noticed the name “Jesus” tattooed
Have a God day
GOD’S WORD: “This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it!” – Psalm 118:24 By Glenn Miller I was checking out of a convenience store yesterday when the clerk behind the counter told me to “have
Beekeeping for Jesus
GOD’S WORD: “You know what is good, O man, and what more does the Lord require of you than to act gently, love mercy and walk humbly with your God.” – Micah 6:8 By Glenn Miller It’s been almost nine years ago when
Finding Hope in Depression
By Chad Roberts In the midst of life’s overwhelming struggles, especially when battling the darkness of depression, it can feel like hope is just out of reach. Mental health challenges often leave us feeling burdened, isolated, and lost, as though we are carrying
The Courage to Trust
GOD’S WORD: “When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?” – Psalm 56:3-4 By Glenn Miller In God we trust.