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Bethel Church: God, The Bad, and The Ugly

 
There have been many things written about Bethel Church and the movement that we have had the privilege of being a part of for more than three decades. Most of what has been said about us is positive. But a small, yet influential coalition of people has shared negative reports about us. ...
Author Kris Vallotton | read more

The Race - Nonfiction

 
On the morning of the funeral, she sat her children in five seats across the front row of the sanctuary, near the open casket. Mourners were already gathering in the foyer. The funeral director – a former Naval officer – was watching the clock. She would have just a few minutes. ...
Author Sheila Chase Greco | read more

Just Like You - Fiction

 
Whitney Ford sat in the back of her dad's old truck, picking at the rusty paint with her fingernail. There was no moon, but the diamonds-on-velvet sky cast all the light she needed. Curled up with her grandmother's quilt and the dog she'd inherited from her older brother, Whitney felt surrounded by ...
Author Lisa-Anne Wooldridge | read more

Hope In Tragedy - Nonfiction

 
I woke up to the intensity of panicked nurses scurrying around the room. As I lay flat, I heard the sound of beeping monitors and felt throbbing pain throughout my body. Hundreds of thoughts began flashing through my mind. Could that Amtrak train have hit me? I can’t believe I crashed another one ...
Author Cindy Wenger | read more

Eyes Opening To Him - Fiction

 
Two saints walked past a man sitting on a boulder by a meadow. He didn’t look up or notice. “Was I like that?” one asked. “Worse. You hung your head like that every day. A long time it was before the lights came back in your eyes.” “Ah, well, some are like that when t...
Author Laurence Schell | read more

Prophetic Word For Bethel Church

 
The Lord would say, Surely you would see that not only am I going to anoint you in Media, but you will have a production house one day. And yes you will make award winning films.. But not only that, you will have a film festival. ...
Author Cindy Jacobs | read more

Money and the Prosperous Soul Review & Endorsements (Coming Fall 2010)

 
In an age of mounting credit debt, get-rich-quick schemes, and high unemployment, many people are left wondering, "Why am I always struggling with finances? ...
Author Stephen DeSilva | read more

Prophetic Word Over Redding

 
Good evening America and that's not a throw-away greeting. Sometimes you have to find where a place is. America is here. I pray to God it's also in other places in your nation. See, one of the reasons why you have a drought in this region is not because of a problem with this region. It's because of...
Author Bill Johnson | read more

Absent or Empowering

 
An excerpt from Kris Vallotton's upcoming book, Heavy Rain. Watch for more news about the January 2011 release! ...
Author Kris Vallotton | read more

Inventory Your Strength

 
An excerpt from Kris Vallotton's upcoming book, Heavy Rain. Watch for more news about the January 2011 release! ...
Author Kris Vallotton | read more

Living for the Reward

 
An excerpt from Kris Vallotton's upcoming book, Heavy Rain. Watch for more news about the January 2011 release! ...
Author Kris Vallotton | read more

Vision Gives Pain a Purpose

 
An excerpt from Kris Vallotton's upcoming book, Heavy Rain. Watch for more news about the January 2011 release! ...
Author Kris Vallotton | read more

When Heaven Invades Earth

 
An excerpt from Kris Vallotton's upcoming book, Heavy Rain. Watch for more news about the January 2011 release! ...
Author Kris Vallotton | read more

Humility and Greatness

 
An excerpt from Kris Vallotton's upcoming book, Heavy Rain. Watch for more news about the January 2011 release! ...
Author Kris Vallotton | read more

Today is the Day

 
Today is the day. There will never be another today, and each one of these is a gift that will never be given again. Wake up from slumber, wipe the sleep from your eyes and live. Go on and live. Today is the day to start; there is not a good enough reason not to! ...
Author Jason Vallotton | read more

Hierarchy to Heir-Archy

 
An excerpt from Kris Vallotton's upcoming book, Heavy Rain. Watch for more news about the January 2011 release! ...
Author Kris Vallotton | read more

Denominationalism

 
An excerpt from Kris Vallotton's upcoming book, Heavy Rain. Watch for more news about the January 2011 release! ...
Author Kris Vallotton | read more

Declarations Make A Difference

 
It is important for us to realize that when we declare God's Kingdom coming, we are releasing Heaven to earth with our words. In fact, the Bible tells us that we have the power of life and death in our tongues (Proverbs 18:21, James 2). ...
Author Kevin Dedmon | read more

Diamonds and Sapphires

 
Years ago when my husband Louis was launching a new business, I desperately - no, DESPERATELY - wanted to stay at home with our pre-schoolers and be June Cleaver in real time. After teaching school for five years and pouring myself into other people's children, I was thrilled when God finally made ...
Author Karla Johnson | read more

A Bunch of Grapes

 
Jason, I'm watching you playing that trumpet like you don't have a care in the world, although I know that you do. It sounds so beautiful. You're watching me watching you. You probably think I'm song writing, sipping my coffee, writing about her and you and everything... I so easily could have been,...
Author Jon Plummer | read more

The Sound of His Coming

 
The noisy din of travelers told us we were nearing the bus station long before it came into view. A cacophony of strange dialects rose above the piercing call of the vendors, whose simple wooden carts were piled high with bananas or steamed buns which would bring a few coins for their pockets and a ...
Author Brenda Van Winkle | read more

The Exhibit Fiction

 
The tour guide stopped beside a door. Rough, and uninviting, the door itself appeared to be in pain. "Through this door is a special part of our exhibit," He paused turning to the students. "I must tell you, many choose to avoid this room of the Kingdom exhibit. Though, assuredly it has some inte...
Author Sara Michelle Rust | read more

Bright Day

 
The sun is so hot; it seems to have rolled closer than it should. Despite the calendar, this Indian summer struts through December like a proud rooster. Sun-lit, the day pulls sweat from my brow though the air is cold. Having sat exposed too long, I retreat to a dappled lawn, a place where sun dance...
Author Stephen Desilva | read more

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment

 
Devilish Deceptions It's been said that God does nothing in the affairs of men except theypray. Prayer is the catalyst for worldwide transformation. Prayerincites the angels, restrains darkness, and releases nations into theirdestiny. Prayer is the key to revival, building bridges between whatsho...
Author Kris Vallotton | read more

Father Laughing

 
Blessings to all the fathers We love and honor you! Straining at these weathered oars, A stormy day, its troubles pour Out waves of worry that drizzle down Like rain descending without sound. My soul finds shelter at a meal An unexpected friend appears. ...
Author Stephen Desilva | read more

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