The room was hot. A fan pushed the sweltering 110+ degree air between us as we sat on the floor. When the reading lesson was complete, we were introduced. Shy smiles broke language and cultural barriers. A handful were Christians. Others practiced different religions. I asked several women to share their names. As one young woman […]

Have you ever felt that something done to you or done through you disqualified you from doing great things for God? Let me tell you a story about when I felt sooooo disqualified. My son, Steven, was in the ninth grade when I turned in the manuscript for my book, Being a Great Mom, Raising Great […]

Ah guilt! The gift that keeps on giving. Right? Guilt is a powerful emotion that can overwhelm and paralyze us. We all struggle with something we have done or not done in our past. We have several ways to deal with past sin. We try to ignore it, explain it away, or do enough good […]

Tips to avoid heat stroke and heat exhaustion Here’s what you can do to reduce your risk of heat illness: Exercise early in the day, before it gets too hot or after sunset. Manage the intensity of your activity, and take breaks when you exercise. Stay hydrated! Make sure to drink enough fluids, such as […]

Have you ever thought that you could be somebody’s miracle? Let me tell you what happened to me on an airplane one day. The girl’s name was Beth, and she thought the airline had made a mistake. Little did she know God was orchestrating a miracle. See, to Beth, it was the confusion of an […]

The town of Uvalde needs our prayers and encouragement. Let’s keep the families, fellow students and the town of Uvalde in our prayers. Peace 107 and Bryan Broadcasting will be sending prayers and encouraging messages to the people of Uvalde. We’d love to include yours. Send them to Uvalde@bryanbroadcasting.com    The Lord is close to the […]

I opened the letter and read words of rejection. Thanks, but no thanks. Several months prior, I had sent my first book proposal off to a publisher. It was a step of faith walking to that mailbox and dropping it in the slot. However, I knew this was what God was calling me to do. […]

Friend to Friend I believe one of the greatest inventions of the twentieth century was the Post-It Note. First, there was yellow. Then came fuchsia, turquoise, buttercup, and magenta. From full-page mega notes to tiny little strips, sticky notes have kept me organized, tasks prioritized, and Scripture memorized. Mostly, they have served as visual reminders […]

“However, as it is written: ‘What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived—the things God has prepared for those who love him’—”1 Corinthians 2:9 Watching children open presents makes me smile. I recently saw a touching video of a boy opening his birthday present from his […]

Today’s Truth Through faith in the name of Jesus, this man was healed—and you know how crippled he was before. Faith in Jesus’ name has healed him before your very eyes. Acts 3:16 Several years ago, I visited Nashville with a group of girlfriends. One of the gals in our group texted a friend she […]

I was in college when I met my husband at a Bible study. He was sitting on the floor dressed in scruffy jeans, a red flannel shirt, and a strong face that needed a shave. The moment I saw him, I was smitten. But I didn’t want him to know that. Steve finally asked me out […]

Bible Verses About Love Let all that you do be done in love. – 1 Corinthians 16:14 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. – 1 John 4:8 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not […]

If you’re like me, you do your best to plan and be proactive. We plan, we schedule, and we organize our lives in our attempt to control them to the best of our ability. Truth is, we don’t have as much control over our lives as we would like to believe. Unforeseen events occur every […]

5 Ways to Avoid Raising Spoiled Kids by Joanna Teigen From the time we fell in love, Rob and I dreamed of raising a big family. It felt like just a few short years before we were parenting a full house with four children. Life with siblings meant our kids were used to hand-me-downs, sharing toys […]