Calming the Waves in the Sea and the Soul By Myra Gilmore I have always struggled with worry and anxiety. If I don’t keep it in check, I will freak out and panic over nothing. When I was a teenager, these mini freak-outs would appear seemingly out of nowhere and…
What to do When Faced with Uncertainty By Hannah Harrison People entering their 20s should expect times of uncertainty ahead of them. Around the age of 20 and onward life becomes more complicated, and as young people navigate this unfamiliar terrain they can often find themselves ridden with a case…
Handwriting on the Wall By Dr. Mike Murphy MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN I can only imagine what it must of been like that night so many years ago for Daniel to see these words. The thoughts that must have come to his mind as he read those words. And the…
Disciple, You Need One Thing More By Dr. Joe McKeever They had the greatest message ever, but needed one thing more. So do we. I told a friend once that if I have gone to seed on anything in Christian theology, it’s the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I’m about to…
Pandemic Rx By Joy Lucius COVID-19 hit Mississippi on Wednesday, March 11. Our nursing homes were officially closed Friday, March 13. I realized other places would soon be required to follow suit, including AFA, where I work. I prayed about how to be a source of encouragement during the uncertainty…
Be Still And Listen By Grant Phillips Millions of people throughout the world are praying for the COVID-19 Coronavirus to end. We make those prayers for legitimate reasons and unfortunately, even for selfish reasons. Yes, I’m just as guilty as you. The sad part of this is that so many…
Learn from King David's Mistakes By Dr. John Oswalt Former Wesley Biblical Seminary President "Do not banish me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and make me willing to obey you." - Psalm 51:11-12 NLT What about…
Even The Storms Preach God's Glory By Kelley Crampton A few years ago, I was walking to my car late at night after closing my restaurant job. It wasn’t raining, but there was a storm brewing in the distance. Gusts of wind. Soft, rolling thunder. Flashes of lightning. You could…
Filling Your Life With God By Joseph Parker "My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body." - Proverbs…
Through the Windowpane By Joy Lucius Last weekend we celebrated Mother’s Day, COVID-19 style. It was not our usual family-centered day of church attendance, good food, and fellowship. Instead, we celebrated by visiting my mom and dad through the French doors of their assisted living center. My mother was thrilled…