SWAT Deputy Mark Diebold of the Tarrant County Police asked God for a sign and got one weighing 6 lbs., 11 ounces. At the time, he did not realize how large a sign it would become.
Following her successful two decades-long run with Women of Faith as “Mama T” or, better, the “Oprah of the Christian world,” Thelma Wells invites women to reimagine the long-term benefits of creating an atmosphere of agreement, understanding, and reconciliation to unify the family now and for generations to come. At age 75, Wells unveils probably her greatest commission yet, called Generation Love, a one-day series of conferences born from the mantle she received from her grandmother Sarah Harrell who raised Thelma when she was in her sixties. For information online, visit GenerationLove.info.
Jesus made prayer a priority for his life. We read that Jesus spoke to things such as the fig tree (Matt. 21:19), the little girl, saying, “Arise” (Mark 5:41), and He said to the storm, “Peace be still” (Mark 4:39, MEV).
Often people who are not involved in children’s ministry have false assumptions about it. Here are seven of the most common, along with how to respond and help people see the truth:
It’s a movement dating back to 1775, when General George Washington first flew the flag emblazoned with an evergreen tree and the words “An Appeal to Heaven” proclaiming the power of prayer. Rooted in the culture of the Iroquois Native American nation, the liberty tree symbolizes eternal covenant, liberty and peace.
Two new high school courses released Wednesday by the Institute for Faith, Work & Economics (IFWE) seek to equip the next generation of young people to make an impact in the world for Christ through their work. Understanding God’s Calling and Biblical Foundations for the Economic Way of Thinking are courses designed for homeschool students but can be used in a variety of educational settings, including Christian schools, churches, and small groups.
