Christians Read

• Keep Track of Reading by Tara Randel
  Have you ever wondered how many books you read each year? I never really thought about it until the women in my chiropractor’s office were talking about it. It was in January of this year and the doctor was lamenting … Continue reading →
• The Spiritual Journey of John Denver by James R. Coggins
  “You can talk to God and listen to the casual reply,” John Denver sang in the song “Rocky Mountain High.” What did he mean by that? Denver was an American singer and songwriter who died in a solo plane crash … Continue reading →
• What’s Your Story?
  Usually when someone asks us about our story we think about where we’re from. What we do for a living. Our family. And that is our story. . .but God is the one writing it—not us. God has a plan … Continue reading →
• The Real Story by Nancy J. Farrier
  I recently had the privilege of writing a short story slated to be part of a book of short stories. This is my first foray into short fiction, and it was a challenge for me. I enjoyed being part of … Continue reading →
• The Obedient Farewell by Julie Arduini
  This is me last month, helping at a color run activity while serving at Special Touch Summer Getaway Ohio, a camp for those with disabilities. I was in my glory because not only was I with my family and friends, … Continue reading →
• The Garden Tomb – “Peace be still!”
  I’ve been blessed to be inside Jerusalem’s Garden Tomb several times. I’ve seen the extra space hollowed out to accommodate a man of taller than average height. Stillness and darkness ruled in that place for three days while guards stood … Continue reading →
• Faith and Deeds by James R. Coggins
  James 2:14-26 is the reason 16th-century Protestant Reformer Martin Luther dismissed the book of James as “an epistle of straw.” In this passage, James stated, “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead (verse 17) and … Continue reading →
• Viewer Discretion Is Advised by James R. Coggins
  When you’re watching television, have you ever encountered a warning such as this: “This program contains violence, coarse language, nudity, and mature subject matter. It may not be suitable for all ages. Viewer discretion is advised”? Of course, you have. … Continue reading →
• Walking the Walk Even in Fiction!
  Faith in Fiction. As a Christian and Amish Suspense author, one of the key points I want to come through in every story that I write is God’s love and forgiveness to all. It is the greatest story ever written … Continue reading →
• A Special Light
  I’m not writing about Israel today, but I hope you’ll see the connection. Teaching in a small Christian college brought many special dividends. Students came from around the world and lived in our homes instead of in dorms. Sometimes their … Continue reading →
• The Royal Law by James R. Coggins
  In James 2:8, the writer of that New Testament letter used a curious phrase: “If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself,’ you are doing right.” James had been saying that Christian church … Continue reading →
• Finding Godly Friends by Nancy J. Farrier
  A friend. Don’t we all need one at times? Someone who will be there for us and love us despite all our prickly parts. So, where do we find them? Often when we become a Christian, the friends we once … Continue reading →
• The Blessing of Seniority by James R. Coggins
  As has often been said, old age is not for the faint of heart. It comes with many physical, financial, emotional, and spiritual challenges. On the other hand, I have discovered that there are some upsides. Now, I am not … Continue reading →