Object Lessons

60 Years Missing

Her name was Henrietta Geck Cruz Avila. At age 17 she dropped out of  high school and began to work at a variety store.  Around March or so of 1960, she met a 24 year old man by the name of Merle Avila, and they began to date. After only a month of dating each… Continue reading 60 Years Missing

Devotionals

Why We’re Hungry [Come & Believe! Pt. 1]

  Today we're gonna take a look at a beautiful statement Jesus made in John 6:35-- And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst. What struck me was that there are two conditions tied to… Continue reading Why We’re Hungry [Come & Believe! Pt. 1]

Object Lessons

Heart Worms

One morning I was having a bowl of blackberries as a part of my breakfast. Some tasted sweet, others tasted tart; but overall they tasted pretty good. I picked up one particular blackberry, and what I saw next just ruined my breakfast. "EWWW!" I yelled. "What is it?" Mom asked as she rushed into the… Continue reading Heart Worms

Devotionals

Eating Ashes

In Isaiah 44:20, we read something pretty interesting: He feeds on ashes; A deceived heart has turned him aside; And he cannot deliver his soul, Nor say, “Is there not a lie in my right hand?” Before we get deeper into this verse, I'd like to share a little story. Lately the country of southern… Continue reading Eating Ashes