There is nothing we can do in our own power that can compare to what God can do through us by His power. Even so, God has victory through us and despite our circumstances.
Advent Devotion: Christmas Day
Not everyone loves the Baby in the Manger who grew up as the Savior of the World, and not everyone will love us because of Him.
Advent Devotion Week 4: Joy
I’m essentially nobody, but when my name appears with one of my essays in a book. I’m overjoyed that my name appears alongside some incredibly gifted authors. It feels good, but I hardly feel worthy to have my name printed inside because I’m serving God by following His call on my life.
Halloween and the Encounters with the Unholy
Have you ever felt the hair rise up on the back of your neck and experienced a horrible sense of dread you couldn’t wait to escape from, but you didn’t know why? This season is filled with horror, evil, and the unholy. If it doesn’t make you shudder, then you might want to read about some of my spine tinglers, brushes with the unholy, otherworldly beings who come against the Kingdom of God, and that the power of God is greater still.
Blooming Where We Are Planted
As communities become less tolerant of our Christian faith, they need us more, even though they don’t know it.
Learning How to Actively Age
They don’t look and “act” their ages, at least not what most people think of when considering ages 65 and beyond. What are their secrets?
Be Totally Fit for Life! RESET
Get Back to Basics Whew! How did we get so bogged down that we don’t have time for exercise, rest, Bible study, or couple time? My Boaz and I have been reeling in overwhelm this year. Preparing for retirement was more work than we anticipated. On top of it all, our retirement house is being built, we are downsizing to move, I’m dealing with my […]
Hiding from God
How much more does our Heavenly Father loves us that we can trust He only wants the best for us.
God Watch: Following God in His Work
Going on a God watch helps us recognize God’s work in our lives that we might follow Him on His adventure for us.
Aviation Missions: Helping Missionaries Reach the World for Christ
All photos, unless otherwise noted, are property of Charlaine W. Martin. All rights reserved. My Boaz and I traveled to Florida for the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In a couple of weeks ago since we love to fly. One of my favorite places to go is the Missionary Aviation tent. The stories the missionaries share always mesmerize visitors. The planes outside the tent are unlike any […]