“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you”.
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Brianna Barrett
Photographer: Brianna Barrett
Brianna is a Carolina girl who loves Jesus and her family. She enjoys watching the sunrise, photography, reading, writing, and paddleboarding. According to her teenage son, she’s a master chef in the kitchen, making gluten-free cuisine from around the world. Her writing and photography have appeared in numerous publications including Faith On Every Corner, Creation Illustrated, and Our Story Magazine, and she is a contributor to The Grit and Grace Project and Broken But Priceless Magazine where she writes the column, “From A Homemaker’s Heart”. Her first devotional book, “Hope in the Healing: A 40-Day Devotional Journey Through Chronic Illness” is due out this spring. Check out her latest works at www.briannagrams.com and connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest.
Note From Karen Ruhl, Editor
November’s Chill
I love Fall and cooler days, but not too cool!! We have been in the 40’s already in the evening and overnight. I don’t know why, but this year I am feeling it much more than normal.
My friend Susan and I went to South Mountain State Park recently to take photos. The trees were just starting to turn. I think she and I will be going out again soon because with the cool weather, I see photos of trees turning quickly.
What is your favorite thing about Fall - or October and November especially. Have you been out and about taking in the color changes? If you have any photos, send them to me at Team@ FaithOnEveryCorner.com - you might just get published!
My little grandson fell a few weeks ago and broke his arm around his elbow. I was amazed at how soon he was up to normal and not even having a problem with the cast. He went to have the cast checked and chose red for the new covering. He is such a little trooper and has my heart for sure.
I would like to take a moment to thank our contributors. Many have been with us for years and are such good writers and photographers. We are always looking for new submissions. You can send them to Team@faithoneverycorner.com. If we choose you, you will need a current photo and a short bio. You may want to send those with the article.
I pray for all of you, for our families, for our country, and for Peace On Earth.
See you next month!
Karen Team@faithoneverycorner.com
Damien’s mommy is very creative. She made his costume and he LOVES it!
COVER AND PHOTOS BY BRIANNA BARRETT
Poems ... by John Alexander ... Pages 6-7
A Smile Can Ease The Worry ... by Melissa Henderson ... Pages 8-9
Finding Ways To Thoughtfulness ... by Yvonne M. Morgan ... Pages 10-11
Edify. To Build. To Enlighten. To Encourage. ... by Donna J. Miller.. Page 12-13
Morning Coffee ... by Michael E. Wells ... Pages 14-15
A Life Of Confidence ... by Irene Surya ... Page 16
Trust In God ... Karen Ruhl ... Page 17
Fall Leaves ... By Brianna Barrett ... Pages 18-19
Photos by Brianna Barrett ... Page 20-21
Be A Charlie ... By Shara Bueler-Repka ... Pages 22-23
Strength To Comprehend ... by Nicole Byrum ... Pages 24-25
Book Reviews ... Pages 26-27 (Support our writers)
Can The Favor Of God Be Practical? ... By Linda Castro ... Pages 28-29
Time to get Dirty ... By Richard D. Waters.. Page 32-33
Jacob, Joseph, and Abraham ... by David Sowards ... Photos 34-35
We Are What We Eat: Your Cultural Diet Can Impact Your Spiritual Health
Mitchell Milch ... Page 36-37
Emotional Breakthrough ... by Andrea Marino ... Page 38-39
A Prayer For Fall
Lord God, we thank you for all that you do for us each day. We pray for our families, for their safety, and for each of them to know you.
Lord, there have been many horrible weather related incidents where many have lost lives and entire areas are wiped away. We pray that help will get to the people where it is so needed.
We pray this in the mighty name of Jesus.
Amen
Autumn Silence
John Alexander I’ve seen many autumns at this stage of my life. I’ve enjoyed and cherished every season, each with its own special blessings. I pray the poems I’ve selected this month stir your own set of memories of special times in your life. I pray you can relate to the images they share and that they bring a blessing as you read them.
Blessings, John Aleander
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Golden Stage
The patio in autumn is a special place to be.
The birds, the squirrels, the golden leaves, such lovely things to see. A shaded place, a comfy chair, a touch of gentle breeze, The hanging baskets on the fence, the gently swaying trees,
A pleasant place to sit and think and spin a gentle rhyme.
I’m glad to have a season of my life with leisure time. No project plans, no software code, no deadlines to be met. The things we made are running still, I do not have regrets.
But now this season of my life I love the slower pace.
Much as I’ve done throughout my life, each season I embrace. Each comes with ups, its share of downs, these seasons of our life. Appreciate the little things, the good that’s mixed with strife.
I’m grateful for this season now, I’ve reached the golden stage. My life’s not through, the Lord’s not done, He’ll write another page.
John Alexander
Original May 11, 2024
Modified October 1, 2025
Sounds of the Silence
I love to get out, ease my mind with a walk, A leisurely stroll just to listen, not talk. Hear the sounds of the silence, the whispers of trees As they sway and converse with the soft gentle breeze,
A bird and an echo, the call of a mate, A train in the distance arriving with freight. A carpet of pine straw, a walk through the wood, The sounds of the silence they do my heart good.
I can pause and reflect on a leisurely stroll, Looking back through the years, don’t regret growing old. Some days were a struggle, some patches were rough. I had faith in the Lord, trusting Him was enough.
In the midst of the silence God whispers to me. He touches my soul like the wind through a tree.
John Alexander February 9, 2015
Whispers
On hikes through the pines as a child long ago, The sounds of the forest were whispered and low. If I listened, I’d hear them, the whispering trees, The sounds of the leaves as they waved to the breeze.
As I paused in the silence the sounds came alive, The sounds of the forest around me could thrive, The birds in the distance, a squirrel nearby, The sound of an eagle that soared through the sky.
I’ve learned how to hear all the whispering sounds, If I take time to listen to all that’s around. The sounds are still with me still cherished and dear. In my mind, if I listen, the sounds are still near.
With the sounds come the images, life so carefree, A child full of wonder, a stroll through the trees.
John Alexander April 3. 2024
Award-winning author Melissa Henderson writes inspirational messages laced with a bit of humor. With stories in books, magazines, devotionals and more, Melissa hopes to encourage readers. Melissa is the author of “Licky the Lizard” and “Grumpy the Gator”. Her passions are helping in community and church. Melissa is an Elder, Deacon and Stephen Minister. Follow Melissa on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and at https://www.facebook.com/melissa.henderson.9440
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A Smile Can Ease the Worry
By Melissa Henderson
The local hospital offers many services, from emergency care and routine tests to physician appointments. During a recent visit, my husband and I were greeted by a friendly volunteer. Her warm smile calmed my anxiety. Yes, a smile can ease the worry.
“Good morning. May I direct you to where you are going?” She spoke and smiled.
I replied to the nice hospital volunteer. “Thank you. We’re fine.”
She spoke again in a calm voice. “Wonderful. Have a nice day.”
We walked to the elevator and Alan pushed the button for the third floor. Upon exiting the elevator, we found the office and checked in. Once again, we encountered a friendly person. She greeted us with a smile and a “Good morning.”
After checking in, we found our seats and waited for me to be called. In a few minutes, the nurse opened the door to the exam rooms and called my name. Again, a smile that calmed me. Even though I continued to have back pain, I was comforted by these folks who shared a smile.
November brings reminders to be thankful. While many express gratitude for food, family, and faith, do we pause to appreciate the small things—like a smile from a stranger?
I’m thankful for family gatherings at Thanksgiving and other times of the year. I’m thankful for the turkey, stuffing/dressing, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, salad, apple pie, pumpkin pie, and all of the other delicious foods.
For several years, Alan and I have volunteered at a local shelter, serving those in need. Other years, we’ve enjoyed sharing time with family. Each year is different. Yet, each gathering of folks brings smiles.
This Thanksgiving will be different. My oldest sister, Glenda, passed on to Heaven in May 2025. For years, she filled our table with delicious food, and this year, her absence will be deeply felt.
I’m thankful for the smiles Glenda brought to everyone. When I was journeying through cancer in 2005, Glenda drove me to appointments and always smiled as I completed a treatment.
Smiles from children can help relax us when we’re worried. A hug and a smile from our grandkids takes away my worry and reminds me of the love God has for His creations.
Have you smiled at a stranger and watched their response? Have you smiled at a family member or friend and noticed their reaction?
Smile and shine the light of Christ. Smile with your words and actions. God loves you.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13 NIV)
In His Name,
Melissa Henderson
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Finding Ways to Thankfulness
By Yvonne M. Morgan
Are you struggling with thankfulness during this holiday? With so much turmoil in our world, how do we cultivate this feeling with so much negativity? For Thanksgiving this year, I want to focus on ways to be thankful even amid the turmoil. Let’s look at ways to find thankfulness this holiday season.
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)
Thankfulness
Sometimes, giving thanks in difficult circumstances feels almost impossible. How can we give thanks when people are dying all around us? I get it; we don’t feel a sense of thankfulness sometimes. But in the verse above, Paul reminds us we should always give thanks. When we do, it reminds us that God is still in control and working things out. Thankfulness allows us to refocus on the problem solver and not on the problem.
My Story Of Thankfulness
In my life, I learned the importance of thankfulness when our son was born back in 1993. Unfortunately, his list of birth defects made his life expectancy very short. Each morning, I thanked God for another day with my son. When he passed away, I thanked God he was no longer suffering. This thankfulness allowed me to find joy in the moments. I still felt profound grief at the loss, but my attitude allowed me to focus on the good parts of my story.
The Ways To Thankfulness
So, how can each of us learn thankfulness in all circumstances? I think it starts with simple things. Here are some ways that I embrace thankfulness:
First Verse
Psalm 118:24 (NKJV); “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” So if we woke up today, thank God for another day of life. During the day, we can talk with or visit family or friends and brighten their day. Or we can make amends for things done wrong in the past. And don’t focus on the problems of the day; focus on the blessings.
Second Way to Thankful Hearts
Psalm 107:9 (NIV); “For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.” Thank God for the food that He provided for us today. But maybe it was not enough or poor quality, but still offer thanks. Some in our world go days without a meal. Learn to give thanks for what God provides.
Third Verse to Help
1 Thessalonians 1:2 (NIV); “We always thank God for all of you and continually mention ou in our prayers.” Praise the Lord for the family and friends He provides in our lives, especially the ones who cover us with prayers. And God provides people in our lives to help us and encourage us. Sometimes, friends will even correct us when we stray from their faith. Another Way to Thankfulness
Colossians 3:15 (NIV); “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” God gives us peace in our hearts even when things don’t go as expected. What an incredible blessing to allow God’s peace to fill our hearts, and something we should give thanks for daily. His peace enables us to face all our tomorrows without fear.
Fifth Verse to a Thankful Heart
Psalm 103:1-4 (NIV); “1 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion.” Thank the Lord for loving us unconditionally and forgiving us our sins. He crowns us with love and compassion. Wow! Isn’t that worth saying thank you to God?
When Words Fail
No matter our circumstances in life, we can choose to wallow in despair or look for the silver linings God provides and thank Him for them. Are we still struggling to find something to e thankful for in this life? Then just utter these words from 1 Chronicles 29:13 (NIV); “Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.” Do this and watch how our thoughts and attitudes change even if our circumstances do not.
Prayer
My Heavenly Father. I give you thanks and praise your glorious name. Teach my heart to seek ways to thank you, even when life feels extra complicated. Let me seek you and your peace in my life and learn thankfulness daily. Thank you for all the blessings. In Jesus’ name.
Donna is a preschool curriculum writer for Lifeway and loves teaching two year olds at her church, Hudson First Baptist. She is a retired elementary school media coordinator and K-1 teacher. She loves all children - especially her 4 grandchildren! She loves to read, scrapbook, and make cards. Donna lives in Hudson, NC with her husband, Lewis. They enjoy traveling together.
Edify. To Build. To Enlighten. To Encourage.
By Donna J. Miller
Many years ago, my husband, Lewis came home from his hair cut saying that he was going to get a personalized tag that said “EDIFY” for his 1979 yellow Buick RegalT T-top Coupe. He and our hairdresser had been talking about how people gossip while sitting in the chair in a beauty salon. The conversation began ecause Trish, our hairdresser, had a sticky note on her mirror that said “Edify” to remind her to encourage those in her chair. Lewis and Trish had discussed that people need to encourage each other and not tear each other down.
Lewis has spent his whole life building houses, churches, and other buildings. He actually started helping his dad on the job when he was five years old. He latched on to the fact that edify is used both as a verb meaning, “to instruct especially so as to encourage intellectual, moral, or spiritual improvement”and as a verb meaning “to build, to construct.” He liked that the noun form of edify was edifice and meant important, often large buildings (like churches).
He has kept that personalized tag on his car for years. People often asked why his tag said, “EDIFY,” so he ordered business cards that said:
EDIFY
To Build. Enlighten. Encourage.
To instruct and improve. Especially in moral and religious knowledge.
On the back, the cards say: “Jesus died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up (edify), just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:10-11.”
He has given out many of those cards to explain his choice of car tags. He rarely drives that car now, but when he drives it, it gets attention. It is a beautiful yellow nd still in great shape Hopefully, his tag is still a witness and encouragement to people.
We still go to the same hairdresser. After our kids left home, we started making Friday afternoon appointments with Trish and going out to eat afterwards. Through the years, we have shared stories with Trish that we haven’t shared with many other people. Letting someone massage shampoo into your hair is relaxing! We live in a world where we don’t often touch other people, but hairdressers must stand close and touch us to do their jobs. Over time, we have built a good relationship and trust Trish to take care of us!
Trish’s children went to high school with our children and her grandchildren have played on sports teams with our grandchildren. We have shared the joys (and woes) of raising kids and spoiling grandkids over the years.
Her husband is a builder as well, so we have encouraged each other through the highs and lows of being in construction in good and bad economies.
Her parents and in-laws were similar ages to ours and we have shared the struggles of caring for aging parents. We have consoled each other through the deaths of all our parents, except her dad. We have shared hard dementia stories, the kind that you have to laugh at to keep from crying. Psalm 119:28 says: “My soul weeps because of grief; Strengthen me according to Your word.” od has used our sharing time to strengthen us and hopefully Trish!
We share funny memories, also. I take the first hair cut and Lewis comes later, still in his dirty work clothes. I take him a clean date night outfit and he changes in the bathroom. One evening, an employee dropped him off and after he changed, he borrowed my keys to put his dirty clothes in my car. He came in and said my key fob battery was dead. I insisted it worked… so he tried again. He came back in as Trish finished my hair and suggested that I walk across the street to get a new battery while Trish cut his hair. I walked outside and my key fob worked fine.
Later, as we left, I noticed his dirty clothes and shoes stacked neatly on the sidewalk several spaces from my car. I picked them up and walked in to ask why his clothes were on the sidewalk. He said, “I put them on the roof of your car. How did they get on the sidewalk?” Suddenly, it all made sense. He had used my keys to try to open the wrong car! We realized that someone had come back to their car to find dirty clothes and shoes sitting on their car. They were sweet to put them on the sidewalk, but we wonder what they thought. Trish and the other ladies in the salon have had numerous laughs about that night. Proverbs 17:22 says, “A joyful heart is good medicine.” Laughing about the dirty clothes on a stranger’s car is good medicine for the trials we often share with Trish.
Philippians 4:13 says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Christ strengthens us! One way He strengthens is by providing people who encourage and edify us. We are thankful for Trish (and others) God has put in our lives. Who has God put in your life to strengthen you? Who does He want you to strengthen? Connecting with other people on a meaningful level is one of God’s best gifts! Hebrews 10:24-25 says, “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another…” Who can you edify and encourage today?
Michael E. Wells has a passion for writing letters of Christian encouragement. With poetic style and moving messages, the reader is often comforted and consoled, inspired and refreshed. Since his retirement from Federal Service in 2006, most mornings are spent penning letters of the heart. Tucked away in the foothills of Pennsylvania, his is an idyllic lifestyle in a pastoral setting. This backdrop helps to set both mood and message for his many writings. You can find his book, “Morning Coffee with Words For The Day” at Amazon.com.
Morning Coffee
by Michael E. Wells
MEETING OF THE MINDS
A pause to prepare and a place to present oneself. Often it takes time, a moment to make yourself ready for what is about to happen. It may be a daily routine but the brief encounter could be life changing. Don’t dismiss ritual as mindless repetition, it may very well prove to be your moment of clarity.
As you sit and ponder, your thoughts become more focused, questions arise and answers are sought. You’ve been here before but more is needed, now a new circumstance, a new anxiety, a new decision and resolve is required. You quiet yourself, stop your requests and listen in silence. You begin to hear your voice but not your words, answers to questions and closure to uncertainty.
It is a sense of peace from the chaos around, a moment of calm from the buzzing in your head. It is a brief encounter but a planned engagement. It is a meeting of the minds to comfort the heart and refresh the soul. It is as the word of God states, “Ask Me and I will tell you things that you do not know and cannot find out.” Jeremiah 33:3
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CONTRASTS
Christianity is defined by its contrasts and contradictions. Jesus said to find your life you must first lose it, give first and you will receive. We live in a world that encourages deceit and manipulation to succeed but Jesus tells us that to be great we must be a servant to all. It is the meek who shall inherit not the proud. It will be those who have found relationship and not religion who will be saved. It is the difference between revelation and ritual, presence of Spirit or programmed response.
The mockers would say where is your God, I do not hear Him? And we would say in my heart and in my head, guiding, directing, whispering and encouraging. Even as you do not judge a book by its cover or a storehouse by its facade, so the Christian cannot be evaluated by their conformity or presentation. Man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks upon the heart. The Bible tells us there are things we should hate and things we should love, things to let go and those to hold fast. It is sometimes a life of contradictions to the world but one of common sense to those who have had their minds renewed and lives changed.
The first shall be last and the last first. It is not our position up front that determines our reservation in the end, but to love mercy, to do justly and to walk humbly with our God. Of this Paul said the world cannot understand nor does it try, but to those who not only have seen the light but are determined to walk in it, it is a journey of the soul filled with spiritual unity and physical challenges, godly harmony and worldly contrasts.
I’VE FALLEN (and
I can’t
get up)
Ever been there? To some a comical phrase, to others a statement of repetition. For many of us, it describes areas in our lives we try and momentarily conquer but always seem to return. The bible speaks much on the new person we have become in Christ but also reminds us of the presence that remains of the old you. I once wrote that God cleans us up pretty good but just when you least expect it, you show up. Peter, James, John and Paul all address this issue in detail. It would be good for us from time to time to do some rereading on this matter of self discipline.
I’m reminded of the quote in Shakespeare’s play, Julius Caesar. Cassius is speaking to Brutus saying, “The fault, dear Brutus is not in the stars but in ourselves.” Many times we look for answers to our dilemma outside of ourselves, when it is a matter of our hearts. We can sometimes be justified in blaming others for circumstances but there are personal failures that rest solely upon us. Paul writes, “That which I will to do, I do not but that which I will not to do, I find myself doing.” A contemplative read of Romans 7:14-24 will remind us of the inward struggle we all face in life. This truth is the reason but not an excuse.
We take comfort in the fact that sometimes the things we do are not motivated by the new you but are inspired by the old nature. “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” Sometimes we fall but we will never fail if we reach up to God and out to others. God is an ever present help in time of need and so are the friends we have made through the years. God gives us grace and mercy as friends stand with us in our times of need. Don’t dismiss the tug on your heart by the Holy Spirit or the outstretched hand of those who love you. Both at different times and for different reasons will bring you to your feet once again and set you back on the path of life.
A LIFE OF CONFIDENCE
By Irene Surya
When I grow anxious
Fearing the uncertainty around me, When I feel concerned
Distracted by the world’s peril,
Lord, let me be encouraged in you, The God of all endurance, The God of everlasting peace, To live a life of confidence.
Dr. Irene Surya is an awardwinning author of her book, In Solitude with God. Her poems have been published in various magazines and anthologies. She has a passion for writing for the Lord and glorifying His name through her writings. She loves and serves the Lord with her husband.
Let me be hopeful in you, The God of my heart’s strength, The God of eternity, To live a life of peaceful trust.
Let me renew my mind, On the words of your mouth, On the testimonies of your wonders, To live a life of continuous faith.
Let me captivate my thoughts, On things that are pure, On matters that are honorable, To live a life of joyful obedience.
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Trust In God
by Karen Ruhl
Have you ever been talking to a friend and they tell you how much they are going through? As you sit and listen as all good friends should do, they keep putting blame on everyone and feels so hurt. As she cried, I held her close and asked if she wanted me to pray with her. She sat back and looked at me and said, “What would prayer do!”
This is not the time to try to talk to anyone when they are emotional and feeling like their world is falling and they hurt. So what do you do? How do you pray?
Pray for your friend when you are alone. Pray for the one who is upset can ask for calm, peace, and strength, acknowledging their pain while trusting in a higher power’s comfort and guidance. You can pray for their emotions to be soothed, their heart to be healed, and their mind to be filled with hope, peace, and joy. And pray that God will guide you on how to come next to your friend.
I looked what is prayer and found this. I will leave you with this explantion of what is prayer:
In the Bible, prayer is described as direct communication with God, involving a relationship of the soul with God through talking, asking, and listening. It can be a verbal or mental expression of worship, confession, thanksgiving, and requests, and is a way for people to express their dependence on God and seek His guidance
God bless you all, Karen
Brianna is a Carolina girl who loves Jesus and her family. She enjoys watching the sunrise, photography, reading, writing, and paddleboarding. According to her teenage son, she’s a master chef in the kitchen, making gluten-free cuisine from around the world. Her writing and photography have appeared in numerous publications including Faith On Every Corner, Creation Illustrated, and Our Story Magazine, and she is a contributor to The Grit and Grace Project and Broken But Priceless Magazine where she writes the column, “From A Homemaker’s Heart”. Her first devotional book, “Hope in the Healing: A 40-Day Devotional Journey Through Chronic Illness” is due out this spring. Check out her latest works at www.briannagrams.com and connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest.
FALL LEAVES
By Brianna Barrett
I have a large window to the right of the desk where I write. I love to watch the birds, butterflies flit by, rabbits run wild through the yard eating clover, and the scenery slowly changing each season. Now, the leaves are slowly beginning to change colors as they do every fall. Soon, the leaves will litter the ground; not much stays the same. Children grow, relationships falter, estrangements happen, and life has seasons of hard.
But God
Even though our seasons and our circumstances change constantly, we can find reassurance because God and His character remain constant. In Malachi 3:6, the Lord says, “‘I am the Lord, and I do not change.’” (Malachi 3:6a NLT). The Lord is speaking to the Israelites in this verse, reminding them that despite their disobedience, He never changed. His character never changed. The Hebrew word for change is shanah.
The Lord was telling the Israelites that they would experience His goodness if they repented and turned away from their sins. Obedience would lead to fulfillment of His promises. Those promises included:
God doesn’t lie.
Balaam’s message in Numbers 23:19 assures us of this: “‘God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?’” (Numbers 23:19 NLT). When God makes a promise, He keeps it. The greatest promise He makes is salvation through Jesus Christ. When we accept Jesus as our Savior, God frees us from our sins and changes us.
God doesn’t change His mind.
James, Jesus’ half-brother, reminds us that “Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.” (James 1:17 NLT). Stars eventually burn out, flowers die, leaves change colors, yet the Lord doesn’t change despite other things changing. The enemy will always try to Convince us otherwise, lying about how God isn’t faithful to His people or that this time He will not provide. The enemy is a liar, and continually seeking the Word will help combat those lies.
God doesn’t leave us.
As all of Israel watched. Moses told Joshua, “‘Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.’” (Deuteronomy 31:8 NLT). God doesn’t leave us when our circumstances are hard or when things seem to go wrong. He’s always with us and has gone before us. He knows how things are going to turn out, even before we know they are going to happen.
Though the weather changes, our seasons change, and even our emotions and feelings change, one thing is for certain: God keeps His promises. He doesn’t change His mind, He doesn’t lie, He never leaves us. He still offers those same promises to us today that were offered to the Israelites. He hasn’t changed. He wants us to be obedient to Him and His Word.
Even though the weather is quickly changing, and those beautiful leaves are changing, God doesn’t. He is who He said He was, and for that I am grateful.
Lord, thank You for Your Word. Please help me to imprint Your Word within my heart, reminding me of Your goodness and promises. Even though the seasons and circumstances change, you’ll forever stay the same. Thank You, Lord. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Shara Bueler-Repka is enjoying life as a singer/ songwriter/recording artist, freelance writer, and awardwinning author. She and her husband, Bruce, live in their living quarters horse trailer and call “home” wherever their rig is parked. Their mailbase, however, is Hallettsville, Texas. She loves sharing God’s Word through music with her husband, riding their horses (aka The Boys) in the backcountry, and writing about God’s grace in their various adventures on the trail less traveled.
Be A Charlie
By Shara Bueler-Repka
be a charlie. those words, along with other variations of the same meaning, echoed around the world whencharlie kirk, founder of turning point usa, was martyred during a packed tpusa event at a college campus. he was gunned down right in the middle of speaking god’s truth to a troubled, confused college student.i didn’t know charlie personally, but definitely knew of him. his powerful conservative voice for biblical values resounded everywhere from college campuses to the white house. the influence he had on this generation throughout his young life was astounding.some paint him as a conservative political activist. he was that, for sure. but foremost, he was a husband, father, and man of god whose primaryfocus was introducing others to the saving grace of jesus christ.he welcomed anyone to voice their views in a civil, open debate and never shied away from the subjects of abortion, the lgbtq agenda, god-given identity, immigration, biblical marriage, god’s design for the family, dei (diversity, equity, and inclusion), socialism, communism, and islam. he hit those subjects head-on with the truth of god’s word. debated brilliantly, drawing from a wealth of knowledge on all topics. however, it wasn’t just what he taught. it’s how he taught it. 2 timothy 2:24-26 is a perfect description of charlie’s attitude and why: “…a servant of the lord must not quarrel [altercation] but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if god perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.” (nkjv)charlie shared the truth, but the unrepentant hated him for it. even after his death, they hated him. they called him ‘hateful and divisive’. still do. why? because he proclaimed jesus christ at every event and on his show.mario murillo, the world-renowned evangelist, put it like this: “charlie kirk understood from the lord that we must conquer the lies to keep america free and christian. that is why he gave charlie a two-edged sword. one edge to preach the gospel, and the other to tear down cultural strongholds.”even in death, god is still speaking through charlie in the countless videos recorded at his organization’s and others’ events.at his memorial, the entire service glorified jesus christ. the stadium overflowed with thousands, while millions watched on the airwaves. and in that setting, the memorial became a revival.high-ranking government officials, commentators, and the president of the united states, along with many others, preached jesus better than some preachers behind the pulpit. god’s holy spirit moved on each speaker as they offered a piece of the perfect puzzle of god’s grace, completing the beautiful picture of his gospel of love.and then erika, charlie’s widow, dealt the final blow to satan’s chaotic plans. she spoke simple, yet profound words in reference to her husband’s assassin: “that man. that young man. i forgive him!”no one, with any semblance of conscience, had a dry eye.for me, it caused much introspection. if she could forgive the man who had just murdered her husband, what excuse did i have for hanging on to grudges i felt so ntitled to?god knows that to let go of hurts means that horrid bitter root never springs up, potentially choking the life out of everything it touches.
Countless testimonies are being heard from people reading their Bibles again, praying for the first time since childhood, and attending church for the first time. And thosebound by the chains of unforgiveness found the courage to forgive their aggressors and were finally freed.Charlie loved Jesus, and he loved peopleenough to stand for what was right, just, and moral, having mercy on them. Mercy, by definition, means“an active desire to remove the cause of distress in others.”Should Charlie be put on a pedestal? Of course not. There is only One who deserves to be on that throne. However, through Charlie’s life, God gave us a modern-day model of what a disciple of Jesus Christ looks like. It’s a life of boldness, heart, and love (and yes, sometimes tough love).Here’s a challenging question for all of us: How are we to be “salt and light” to a sick and dark world if we don’t enter into EVERY area of life, including political and educational? How are we to fulfill the Great Commission of being ambassadors for Jesus Christ if we shy away from encouraging everyone in our path?Matthew 5:13-16 exhorts: “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in eaven.” (NKJV)Charlie knew the risks. He and his family got death threats every day. But Charlie and his wife chose to forge ahead anyway, regardless of the cost. (Luke 9:62)We should do no less.As the saying goes, “Evil prevails when good men do nothing.”Be a Charlie. “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends”—John 15:13 (NKJV)
Nicole is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 14 years of experience in community mental health. She is the author of Remade: Living Free a book written for women in recovery from substance abuse and unhealthy relationships.
Nicole also maintains a blog at nicolebyrum.com as well as a podcast, 5 Minute Word. Both focus on topics related to faith and relationships. She lives in Northwest Ohio with her husband and two children. When she’s not writing, you can find her reading, running, or cooking.
STRENGTH TO COMPREHEND
BY NICOLE BYRUM
If you’ve ever struggled with knowing how to pray for someone, I encourage you to read the letters written by the Apostle Paul! His prayers for his fellow brothers and sisters in Christ are some of my favorite passages in the epistles. However, one prayer ranks above them all. In chapter 3 of Ephesians, he lets his spiritual siblings know that he bows his knees before the Father so that they might have strength to comprehend the breadth, length, height, and depth of God in Christ (Ephesians 3:16-19).
Have you ever thought about that? Paul is telling us that God’s love is so big- so incomprehensible- that it requires God’s strength to understand it! Although our finite minds will never fully comprehend God’s love this side of eternity, our limited minds should not discourage us from trying! Just the opposite- as much as possible, we should set our minds on the love of God and the steadfastness of Christ (2 Thessalonians 3:5).
I don’t know about you, but as good as that last sentence sounds, I often have trouble executing that plan! Paul knew this too, which is why he prayed for the Spirit to empower the believers to know God’s love.
Have you ever thought about praying this prayer for yourself? For others? Admittedly, asking for God’s help to grasp His love is something I’ve rarely prayed for. But what a beautiful thing for which to ask! Our Father in Heaven desires for us to know His love, and He will not deny His children this privilege.
Today, take some time to read Ephesians 3:14-19. Pray these verses and ask God to grant you strength to comprehend the depth of His love. I encourage you to keep a prayer journal for this activity! Write out your prayer, and of course, don’t forget to record how God answers your request :)
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Linda has been a caregiver for her son; a volunteer who travelled to Egypt and helped Sudanese refugees; a volunteer for a local food ministry, and a Creative Writing teacher for the Arts and Humanities Council of Tulsa for their Artists in the Schools program.
CAN THE FAVOR OF GOD BE PRACTICAL?
By Linda Castro
“Why does it seem like you always get what you pray for?”the young mother asked the elderly lady sitting next to her on the church pew.
“I don’t”, replied the elderly lady, “but I always pray for acceptance ofthe things I DON’T get, even if I don’t understand the outcome.”
“That makes no sense.” The young mother responded.
“The one thing I usually pray for and strive for is the blessing of the favor of God.” The elderly lady said.
“So, if you need an extra item from the grocery store, but they are out of it, I’ve seen them go in the back ofthe store, just for you, and always find that one item so you don’t do without!” exclaimed the young mother.
“Yes, that happens.” responded the elderly lady with a smile. “That’s the favor of God.”
“Wait!” The young mother said, “You’re saying God Himself cares about your grocery shopping?”
“Yes.” The elderly lady answered. “God cares about everything we entrust to Him. Even grocery shopping.”.
The Church service began and the two turned their attention to the service.
Does God really care about grocery shopping? The answer is, Yes, He does.
He cares about every aspect of our lives. He helps us grow and learn to depend upon Him more and to recognize his interaction in situations that may have, at first, seemed impossible. But, just remember the promise in the Bible verse, Matthew 19:26 where Jesus said “...”With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”.
“How do I get the favor of God?” you may ask.
First, by believing in Jesus as your Lord and Savior. It is said that favor is closely related to grace in the Bible. Those who have received Jesus as their Savior are saved by grace through faith. Ephesians 2:8 KJV reminds us “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God”.
God loves those who love Him and keep His commandments, however, does that mean everyone who is wealthy has the favor of God? Not necessarily. Does that mean that everyone who struggles does not have the favor of God? Again, not necessarily.
There are many stories in the Bible about both of these situations, including Moses and even Jesus. Of course, both of these great men had the favor of God but both also struggled from time to time. Jesus struggled all the way to His death on the cross and carried us all with Him as He was resurrected from death to save us all! So, we could also have the favor of God!
Other ways to obtain favor from the Lord is to seek wisdom as it says in the Bible in Proverbs 8:35 “For those who find me [wisdom] find life and receive favor from the LORD.”. Seeking wisdom in all our actions and plans can increase our dependency upon God.
When we seek God’s favor, we humble our hearts, not just to receive blessings from Him, but by loving Him and putting Him first in our lives. He then shows up in every aspect of our lives. Will we always have good results? No. Will we always struggle with things? No. But God will see us through both situations.
When we humble our hearts, love God, seek His wisdom and serve Him as most important in our lives, we have obtained the favor of God. We have Jesus as our Lord and Savior and God as our loving Father.
So, does God help with grocery shopping? Absolutely!
Road Trippin’ - Fall Colors
By Karen Ruhl
This past week, I had the pleasure of staying at a cabin with my good friends Donna and Susan. Our goal was to go out and see the colors and visit Grandfather Mountain. I hope you enjoy this set of Fall photos. Thank you for sharing your cabin, Donna. Much love <3
Richard D. Waters lives in Hudson, North Caroline. He is a Youth Director at Calvary Advent Christian Church. He loves working with children and youth. His heart is to teach them about Jesus, and how Jesus loves them.
Richard is a writer and will have his newest book published very soon!
Time to get Dirty
By Richard D. Waters
29 But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” 30 Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 Now by chance a priest was going down that road, and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 32 So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed byon the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion. 34 He went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on his own animal and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. 35 And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, ‘Take care of him, and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.’ 36 Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?” 37 He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” And Jesus said to him, “You go, and do likewise.” Luke 10:29-30
Who are we in this story? Or should I say, who are we like in this story? Are we like the priest and the Levite, and see the man, then go about our business like we didn’t see him? Are we like the good Samaritan and decide to help the man who has been beaten and left for dead?
Let’s look at the man who has been beaten. He represents many people in our world today. The enemy, the devil, has beaten them down and torn them apart; they are hopeless. They are in need of healing, and they are in need of a Savior. We are called to be the light to them. I have said this statement for many years to the youth I have taught. “You may be the only Bible they’ll read.” We have to understand that we are representatives of Christ. We are made to bear His image. So, if we are like the priest and Levite and just pass by, what is that saying to them?
“And he said to them, ‘Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” Mark 16:15
We have a message that everyone needs to hear. The message of a avior who can and will take our sins away. Jesus can and will heal our souls. This is the message we need to carry into a world that hates Him. Here is our problem. We do not want to do what it takes to lead them to Jesus. We do not want to get our hands dirty. If it weren’t for an amazing man coming to my house and sitting with me till 3 in the morning to share Jesus with me, when I sobered up, I wouldn’t be a Christian today. He came in obedience to the Lord to share Jesus with me. Are we willing to do that for Jesus? Are we willing to get outside our comfort zone to share this important message of hope? I hope we are willing.
“21 To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of Christ) that I might win those outside the law. 22 To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some. 23 I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its
Blessings to you, 1 Corinthians 9:21-23
Jacob
Isaac and Rebekah had two sons.
Esau and Jacob were the ones.
They were different from each other.
Esau was hairy, the stronger brother.
Jacob was more of his mother’s joy.
He stayed in the tents as a mama’s boy.
Tough Esau hunted wild game.
He and Isaac were like the same.
Jacob has a goal in sight.
He wanted his brother’s birthright. He knew just what to do.
He tempted Esau with some stew.
Esau was weak and hungry that day.
Joseph
Jacob had a favorite son. He loved him more than anyone. He gave him a coat of many colors.
Jacob treated him better than the others.
Joseph’s brothers were very mad.
They decided to something bad.
They kidnapped him and sold him as a slave.
They convinced Jacob Joseph was in a grave.
They took the blood from a slaughtered goat.
And used it to stain Joseph’s coat.
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For a meal, he gave his birthright away.
But Jacob was fooled later in life.
When he was looking for a wife.
He went to see his uncle Laban.
Escaping Esau, he found a haven.
He loved Rachel, Laban’s daughter.
For seven years of work, he bought her.
But his wedding was a plot twister.
Instead of Rachel, he wed her sister.
Laban may have treated him like a jerk. She would cost seven more years of work. Rachel was the bride he won.
She gave him Joseph, his favorite son.
Jacob thought that he had died. He dropped down and cried.
Joseph was later servant to a king. In that position, he led everything. He met his family and helped save them.
With the grain Joseph gave them.
For their sins, he forgave his brothers. And Joseph helped many others.
His father smiled with joy.
When he embraced his favorite boy.
Abraham
Abram lived in Haran. His wife Sarai was barren. God spoke to him one day. And told him to move away. With Lot, his brother. He left his land for another. His group was on the go. To the land of the Pharaoh. The Pharaoh wanted Sarai for a wife. He rewarded Abram with a good life. But the Lord disapproved of this sin. And Abram went on the road again. Abram had a dispute with Lot. Their followers argued a lot. He gave Lot his choice of plain. And Abram moved once again. But Lot became a victim of war. He needed Abram’s help once more. Abram got his brother released. With his property, he was pleased. Abram fell before the Lord. And God had kept his word. Abraham became his new name.
And many nations would spread his fame. Another change in his life. Sarah, the new name for his wife. Sodom’s sins left God annoyed. He wanted it destroyed. Before Sodom’s end came about. Lot got his family out.
As Lot and family fled the town. They were warned, “Don’t turn around.”
Lot’s wife stopped in a halt. She turned into a pillar of salt.
Abraham really wanted a son. God promised Sarah she would get one. Even though she was very old. They believed what they were told. And soon, Sarah had a boy. His birth gave them much joy. They thought Isaac was so nice. But God wanted a sacrifice.
Abraham would have his son killed. If that was what God willed. But that was just a test of faith. The life of Isaac was kept safe.
Mitchell Milch began to live a Christ-centered life about four years ago. He is a retired psychotherapist who while he lived as an agnostic, wrote a memoir and a host of educational articles for therapists and consumers of treatment services. These days Mitchell writes articles that marry conventional psychological principles and Christian wisdom. He is a member of The West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood, NJ where he participates in multiple groups and sings in West Side’s worship band.
We Are What We Eat: Your Cultural Diet Can Impact Your Spiritual Health
Mitchell Milch
1 Corinthians 6:12 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything.
If we are what we eat then what does this translate to in terms of our potential for one new act of kind generosity, moral courage, tolerance, or forgiveness to move the moral arc of the universe a degree towards righteous justice? What about 10, 100, 1000? I cannot quantify such sacred fruits, but I can imagine with unbridled joy the potential for souls to be redeemed and sanctified, lives to be reclaimed and saved, and our collective faith in each other to bridge our cynical, fearful and distrustful divisions. I’m here to remind myself and all of you to not trivialize and under-appreciate the role each of us plays in determining our collective fate. I’m writing today to urge everyone to consider that what we consume, beyond our food choices, has a hand in determining the course of our future history. Any one if us can be the one to tip the scales toward a momentous righteous shift in our fortunes.
Let’s get down to the nitty gritty of things. If you are binge-watching some streaming platform’s showcases, I encourage you to ask the question: Does this have a potentially addictive allure for me? Is this habit worth potentially holding my sanctified inclinations hostage? Have you ever been, or are you currently, at risk of losing your righteous traction on a slippery “cultural slope” by indulging in your baser appetites?
Time-honored psychological wisdom suggests that, rather than being mastered by cinematic depictions of violence, sex, and perfidy, we may use them to master through sensory titillation and discharge in our imaginations, the dark, unconscious underbelly of our worst wishes and fears. Perhaps, depending on the architecture of your ego defense structure, you are one of these folks who vicariously gratifies your sordid desires while reducing inner tensions that help neutralize turning your backs on God in word and deed.
I have never been drawn to much of the violent, perfidious content marketed on these video platforms. Nevertheless, I have on occasion monitored that my faith in God can take a hit if I do expose myself to lustful cinematic content that brings out the voyeur in me. I do take very seriously a sixth sense I have of my own addictive vulnerabilities. Therefore, I assiduously abstain from such indulgences.
The shameless fingerprints of my parents’ words and deeds left on my unconscious life, tell the story of cultural consumption patterns that could potentially be a wrecking ball to the integrity of my faith. Despite knowing in my heart, soul, and mind that the rapturous experiences of being a loving Christ disciple are unrivaled by most, if not all other, Earthly satisfactions, I continue to be at risk of turning my back on God should I not mindfully consider what I am consuming in terms of cinematic art, news feeds, etc. This is why I read one newspaper each day, do not obsessively focus on national and world tragedies, while I forsake local, sensationalist news feeds. I recognize that the fate of my re-created, sanctified spirt rests with choosing to read Christian daily devotionals, and biographies of great people of character as opposed to dystopian fantasies, steamy novels, and murder mysteries. What about you?
Andrea is heavenly minded. Often misunderstood, her perspective is one of hope beyond this world according to Hebrews 11:16. As such, she is passionate about sharing the Gospel with the lost and hurting. Her book, ‘The Hobble, from Ai to Bethel’ draws upon God’s timeless truths for eternal life. Andrea enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with family and good friends. She is currently a coach with the online ministry, ‘Groundwire/Jesus cares’, helping others discover the love and saving grace ofJesus Christ.
Emotional Breakthrough
Andrea Marino October 2025
I came across a journal entry written in 1977. At the time, thoughts of losing a loved one was very much on my mind. I wanted to be in control of this emotion; I hated the feeling of despair.
“I cry when my mother leaves me,” I wrote that year in my journal. As a new mom, enjoying a visit from my own mom, who didn’t live near me, I recalled the anxiety of having to say goodbye. Goodbyes always brought on tears and still do. But something stood out from my statement of long ago. My mom hadn’t actually left me; she was simply going home. Gone from my) sight did not mean I would never see her again. Still, at the time, my twenty-something mind feared the inevitable. Death happens. How could I be sure of what lies beyond this world?
Grave sadness, accompanied by fear can come with a hefty sense of guilt. At least it did for me. Honestly, people tend to be annoying. My mother was no exception. Back in 1977, I didn’t like confronting anyone with what irked me; instead I held my tongue. And so it was with my mom.After all, she would be leaving soon. But I could not shake off the thought that what if it was the last time I saw her. This emotion turmoil was the crux of my journal entry. I allowed myself to I beaten up by these feelings. Why couldn’t I just appreciate everyone. God forbid I should have to live in regret after they are gone. And so, 48 years ago, I set out on a path of trying to enjoy the moment and not get angry. Wouldn’t that be perfect?
I suspect many of us get stuck in the past, ruminating over all of the should’ve(s), while fearing the uncertainties of the future. This is where the enemy of our soul would have us be. In a word, crippled by what we cannot control. It’s enough to drive a person to busyness. Of course, God wants us to enjoy our lives and be productive. But when do we become still and simply sit at the feet of Jesus, learning from Him, as Mary did. Jesus said she had chosen the best part.. Luke 10:42.
You can be like God, said the serpent to Eve. If we haven’t bought the lie that we can be our own god, Satan will tell us we should be perfect, as God is perfect, (Mathew 5:48). For sure, as natural born sinners, each of us has a debt to pay. God could simply wipe out our generation as He did the evil generation of Noah’s day. Instead, He came to earth as a man and took upon Himself all the sins of the world. Jesus paid the debt that we could never pay. A deeper look into Mathew 5:48 relieves a believer from thinking he must be perfect, as the Greek word for ‘perfect’ in the aforementioned verse is teleios and means to be complete, fully developed. This relates to being spiritually mature, not flawless. God knows what we are made of. Psalm 103:13,14, Hebrews 4:15. Becoming whole and fully developed in thought, word and deed happens by the Holy Spirit to those in a relationship with Jesus. It’s a miracle how we can be changed forever from what we were, free from guilt and shame, nevermore to fear death.“There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,” Romans 8:1.
Looking back 48 years ago, I see my desperation to be free of the things that come so naturally I needed an ‘emotional breakthrough’. I won’t be getting anything perfect while in this body of flesh. It’s when I fall down I know I can get back up because “whom the Son sets free is free indeed,” John 8:36. Therefore, I live in hope of the blessed promise of God that one day there is a glorious reunion in a real place where are no more goodbyes, no more sickness or death. Only perfect love, peace and joy forever.
“Because of the Lord’s faithful love, we do not perish, for His mercies never end. They are new every morning. Great is Your faithfulness. I say the Lord is my portion, therefore I will put my hope I Him.” Lamentations 3:22-24
Photo by Karen Ruhl 2025
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