Holding On When Everything Falls Apart
Trials don’t just break hearts. They break marriages. Or try...
Blog posts in the Exhortation category
Rich and Inspiring Teachings to Strengthen Your Walk with Jesus!
Weep With Those Who Weep
Have you ever been with someone in a difficult situation,...
The Sustaining Faithfulness of God
Dear friend, God’s love is relentless, and even in the...
How Do You Respond to the Tough Stuff?
We are praying diligently for everyone affected by the devastating...
God’s Faithfulness—Yesterday, Today and Always
Dear Friend, This year, BY the GRACE of GOD, we...
How to Become A Good First Responder
Recently we received a call from a close friend needing...
Why aren’t they “over it” yet?
Recently we were privileged but saddened to attend the memorial...
Father’s Day Thoughts From Charlie
When I think of Father’s Day, my heart goes in...
Understanding Grief
Grief is hard to understand until you’ve lived it, and...
Something Special is Coming!
Grief is something common to everyone, but few of us...
Comfort Like No Other!
As you know, God made man in His image and...
Thinking of You on Mother’s Day
I just had to slow down for a moment to...
You Are SO Loved
Sending Love from Our Hearts to Yours As the world...
A Bruised Reed
The song, A Bruised Reed, was written from a beloved...
Jesus Cares For Your Hurts
Please keep in mind: The Lord deeply cares for the...
Invaluable Wisdom and Insight
Joyce Meyer: “This Wisdom and Insight is Invaluable for You...
How To Help Your Grieving Friend
How to Help Your Grieving Friend: A Few Guidelines To...
The Story Behind the Song “One With the Lord”
What I remember the most about writing this song is...
Hide In Him
Many years ago when our ministry was still fairly young...
The Power Of Singing Worship Songs
Before I (Charlie) became a Christian at 19 and going...
Thanksgiving 2019
We have SO MUCH to be thankful for,so let’s share...
We Give It All
Hi Friend!Can you lay your cares at Jesus’ feet and...
Let Love Reign!
As we run through the month of February with all...
Choices
Recently I came across several scriptures telling how God chose...
Compassion In The Storm
We just returned from a two-week ministry tour in the...
Are You Listening?
I wrote a song several years ago about Jesus’ encounter...
The Heart Of A Worshipper
The heart is one of our most critical possessions, vital...
More Than Talent
While watching the Olympics recently, I was so impressed with...
The Inside Job
It was 6:45 PM in Glasgow, Scotland and only 15...
He’s Rejoicing Over You
Recently while leading worship in a conference, I began to...
The Power Of Encouragement
Recently I had the privilege of being deeply touched by...
Are You Time Sensitive?
Is it just me or does it seem like TIME...
Think Well, Speak Well
A couple of years ago we attended the memorial service...
Timing Is Everything
There is an appointed time for everything. And there is...
You Do the Lovin’…I’ll Do the Fixin’
This month I want to address the subject of loss...
Mess With Things, It Gets Messy
Last year we decided it was time to replace our...
Planted Any Trees Lately?
I love the Bible. While reading scriptures one day a...
You Can Do This!
Thank You for connecting with us and allowing us to...
Speaking Life
Everybody wants a to enjoy life, right? No matter where...
WWJD and WDJS
After over 30 years of full-time ministry we always look...
To Love, To Care, To Act
To love is to care. To care is to act....
Song & Dance
After returning from Dallas, TX, where we were privileged to...
Dying Yet Living
Do we dare say it’s officially Spring again? The Midwestern...
Stir It Up
Do you ever have times that your zeal and the...
Trust & Rest
Every January we endeavor to take some special time to...
Be Fruitful & Multiply
It’s been a joy to watch as songs develop from...
Busy Bees
It’s been delightful watching the bumblebees, butterflies and humming birds...
An Instrument of God’s Love
Please bear with me here as I muse. In pondering...
Let Your Heart Sing
While recently flying home after two weeks of ministry in...
Simply Worship
One of my favorite scriptures is John 4:23-24 where Jesus...
Don’t Stop the Dream Machine
One morning a few weeks ago, I heard these words...
Devastation, Restarting and Rebuilding
Tragedy seems to strike at the most unexpected times, and...
Following His Lead
Everyday we are faced with important decisions to make. Our...
The Inevitable Subject of “Change”
Change is something that we cannot avoid. No matter how...
Depending on the Lord
March was a special month for us. We welcomed our...
God’s Good Word
The longer we walk with Jesus the more we see...
It’s Not How MANY, It’s How
As we were heading home from a recent ministry trip,...
Happy, Prosperous New Year Greetings!
Happy, Prosperous New Year Greetings! As this New Year begins...
A Season Of Hope
It’s finally here – December. The final month of 2011,...
Beauty For Ashes
Life can be seasoned with the greatest joys and other...
God’s Word In Song
The power contained in the Word of God is indescribable...
The Importance of a Local Church
Because of our intense travel schedule through the years, it...
Hearing From God
In spending time with the Lord one morning, He reminded...
Our Passageway To Worship
The awesome privilege of being able to worship our God,...
God’s Nature is Love
Greetings from icy, snowy St. Louis! Of course we are...
Great Is His Faithfulness!
All the best to you in this brand new year!...
