Share Three Strikes – You’re Out; Six Strikes – Total Victory By Susan Niswonger / a few days ago Have you ever tried and failed; heard that “three times is a charm,” and it wasn’t; been told, “Three strikes you’re out” and believed it? If any of these statements apply to a situation in your life, it is a situation with which you are still struggling, but probably have given up on ever experiencing […]
Share Instrument of Freedom or Historical Document By Susan Niswonger / 3 weeks ago Instrument of Freedom or Historical Document The powerful first line of the Declaration of Independence jumped off the page as I reread one of our most valuable documents. When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume […]
Share And If I Be Lifted Up By Susan Niswonger / 3 weeks ago What an eventful month we have experienced this June. North Korea is threatening to launch a missile at Hawaii, Iran is experiencing an uprising that despite their government’s efforts continues to gain strength, and President Obama advances with his mission to bring us level with the rest of the international socialist communities. Last week a […]
Share Tomorrow it will be yesterday’s problem By Susan Niswonger / last month Tomorrow it will be yesterday’s problem For the past several years, Steve and I have felt the call of God on our lives for ministry. We have pastored, assisted in various ministries and attempted to build two churches. Ministry can be the most wonderfully, frustrating challenge you will ever face and starting a work with […]
Share I Think I Am A Valley Girl By Susan Niswonger / last month I Think I Am A Valley Girl Do you know or are you one of the people who can’t wait for the next thrill? For the most part, you feel that life is boring and you would be happier if you could live in Disney World and ride the roller coaster every day. I DO […]
Share Know Where You Are Going? By Susan Niswonger / a couple of months ago Know Where You Are Going? The day finally arrives. The day you have planned for and dreamed about for months; the adventure of a lifetime. Your luggage is packed, the car has received an oil change, the tires have been checked and the gas tank is full. You get behind the wheel, turn the key, […]
Share Price to Pay By Susan Niswonger / a few months ago I will never forget a statement made by my College Economics Professor; “Your desire will determine the price you are willing to pay for any item.” He then used the example of your thirst after a long hike in which a bottle of water is $5. You pay the first $5 with no hesitation, you […]
Share Can I Find God In Your Blackberry? By Susan Niswonger / a few months ago Dear Church Member: My life is a mess! I’ve made all the wrong choices, followed the wrong path and I’m not sure where to turn next. A co-worker told me maybe I should try God. I noticed the sign in front of your beautiful church and decided to attend last Sunday. I was really hoping […]
Share Potential Garbage or Garbage with Potential By Susan Niswonger / a few months ago Potential Garbage or Garbage with Potential Do you have friends that are avid recyclers, garage sale junkies or maybe just pack rats? I once read a story about a “pack rat.” She had accumulated so much “stuff” that it took a bulldozer to move her treasures to allow the EMT to reach her dead body. […]
Share The core of the Christian Life By Susan Niswonger / 6 months ago I read this quote from J. Lee Grady, Charisma Magazine, this morning. I hope it blesses you as it did me. “I believe the book of Psalms is in the middle of the Bible because praise must be at the core of the Christian life.” David was not reserved when He shut himself away with […]
