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DON’T PRAY YOUR WAY OUT OF GOD’S BLESSINGS
As cocky as I was, on the exact day I turned 18 ½, I underwent a kidney transplant that would not only save my life, but in many ways, dictate how I lived it. I was a scared, confused kid who had, nine months earlier, been forced to grow up instantly and way too fast. October 6th is the 42nd anniversary of the second-greatest event in my life: that surgery. The first was when the Lord saved my soul on October 2nd, 1973.

Andy Hollifield
Oct 95 min read


DON’T FORGET THE MIRACLES
How often do we forget God’s miracles in our lives? Surviving accidents, healing our loved ones, or experiencing sudden breakthroughs—these are undeniable acts of God. Let us not allow our hearts to become hardened by forgetfulness. Instead, cherish and remember God’s wondrous deeds, for they deepen our faith and keep us rooted in gratitude. Stay vigilant and never underestimate the power of our miraculous God.

Andy Hollifield
Aug 292 min read


Prioritizing God’s Authority in Our Lives
Actively seeking God’s guidance in your decisions is an essential aspect of living under His authority. In every situation, whether it’s a major66 life choice or a simple daily decision, pause and ask yourself, “How does this honor God?” This introspection encourages you to evaluate your motivations and align them with God’s purposes.

Terrance Niedziela Jr.
Jul 113 min read


The High Cost of Freedom
We often take our freedom for granted without realizing the cost we have paid for it. Someone paid the price for the liberty we enjoy. In 1944, the Allied forces, including the U.S., invaded northern France. Their mission was to liberate France from Nazi occupation. The official name was “Operation Overlord,” but it became known by its code name, D-Day.

Andy Hollifield
Jul 46 min read


God Removes Shame and Its Source
We try to clean ourselves up first, like children trying to wash themselves at the sink, and all they do is smear around the dirt.

Terrance Niedziela Jr.
Jun 204 min read


Where's Your Citizenship?
Since we are citizens of God's kingdom and heaven, God’s agenda is more important to us than any other.

Terrance Niedziela Jr.
Apr 113 min read


WHEN YOUR HOPE IS GONE
You may’ve reached a place where your hope is gone. Common sense tells you your situation is beyond hope. Effort and rational thought have..

Andy Hollifield
Apr 43 min read


"Restored Beauty: God's Heart Revealed in the T-Bird Journey"
While others would look at Mr. Nolan’s old T-Bird as a “dirty bird,” Sam acted as God would and saw its full potential. Therefore, that dirt

Andy Hollifield
Jan 175 min read


WHAT KIND OF SOLDIER ARE YOU?
“INCOMING” is a military term shouted as a warning by the first person to detect incoming enemy fire. Wouldn’t it be nice if we, as Christia

Andy Hollifield
Nov 22, 20242 min read


Speak Life: The Power of Our Words
The media is filled with talk about how “hate speech” hurts people. But what about our “hate speech” toward ourselves? How many times have w

Terrance Niedziela Jr.
Oct 4, 20243 min read


SOMETIMES, LIFE AIN’T FAIR
How many times have we been to that place? There, in our hopeless situation, because life was unfair. We watched the wicked prosper, and peo

Andy Hollifield
Aug 29, 20243 min read


God's Furry Lessons: Drawing Closer to God Through Our Pets
As a dog Dad, I’ve had the practice of drawing near modeled for me more times than I can count. Each dog my wife and I have had has made dra

Terrance Niedziela Jr.
Aug 23, 20243 min read


WHAT WILL DEFINE YOU?
When you leave this world, will you be defined by your mistakes or your love and service to the Lord despite them?

Andy Hollifield
Jul 5, 20243 min read


The Fight For Fathers: Why Fatherhood is a Necessary Ongoing Battle
When reflecting on the spiritual aspect of Father's Day, Luke 15:20 stands out as a profound depiction of a genuine father figure. Even thou

Andy Hollifield
Jun 14, 20245 min read


Unraveling the Truth: Analyzing the Impact of a Dying Declaration
We often can’t see the sun shining above the clouds in difficult times. We don't even stop to realize the sun still shines.

Andy Hollifield
May 31, 20245 min read


Mistaken Identity
But I often forget “His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called

Terrance Niedziela Jr.
May 17, 20243 min read


"We Ain't Scared: Overcome Challenges with Courage and Confidence"
The heat was so intense that the strongest soldiers in the king’s army were called to carry out the king’s death sentence. As they cast the

Andy Hollifield
Apr 5, 20244 min read


RESTORED
“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”–Psalm 23:3, KJV “Restore” means to go back to a...

Andy Hollifield
Feb 16, 20244 min read


As Miserable As You Make It
"As Miserable As You Make It" may seem like a strange title for a post that's supposed to be encouraging. While most of us try to be...

Andy Hollifield
Dec 29, 20233 min read


Thanksgiving
Fast forward 396 years, and we have a paid holiday that honors a turkey, football, family, friends, and food more than God almighty. I don't

Andy Hollifield
Nov 24, 20233 min read
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