Author
Julie Tofilon
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”—Rom. 12:2 A few weeks ago I went to… Continue Reading →
I always enjoy reading about the discovery of Jesus’ Resurrection in John 20. Not only because it gives me joy and encouragement every time, but because of the different personalities displayed there. Each personality carries a different approach to life—to… Continue Reading →
“Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai, the wife of his son Abram, and together they set out from Ur of the Chaldeans to go to Canaan. But when they came to Harran, they… Continue Reading →
“When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.” Mat. 7:28-29 “Mom, you have authority. You just have to find it… Continue Reading →
The other day, I was taking a walk with the Lord, when He laid a new idea on my heart—the “Alphabet Thanking Game”. As easy as “ABC”, it goes like this: For every letter, think of something to thank God… Continue Reading →
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Josh. 1:9 “…we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does… Continue Reading →
“There is a way that seems right to a [person] but its end is the way to death.” Prov.14:12 Last week our family visited a sea turtle conservation center, where they bring rescued sea turtles for rehabilitation and treatment to… Continue Reading →
Luke 24:13-35 recounts the journey of two men on their way home from Jerusalem to Emmaus. For these guys, it had been a long, hard, weekend, watching their hope for rescue die with Jesus on the Cross. Time to pack… Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, we noticed something frustrating about our vacuum cleaner—that instead of picking up dirt, dust, and various tidbits of unwanted elements, it was spitting them all out in an avid display of “economic redistribution” all over our… Continue Reading →
Joshua chapter 3-4 records the history of the Israelites crossing the Jordan River. No bridge, no boats, no animals to ride on… just a “repeat performance” by the Lord of making the water stand up on either side of a… Continue Reading →
A few days ago, millions of us around the world celebrated Resurrection Sunday—a time to rejoice, remembering how Jesus raised Himself from the dead—defeating death, freeing us from slavery to sin, and proving that He really is God Who came… Continue Reading →
“After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. ‘Follow me,’ Jesus said to him, and Levi got up, left everything and followed him.” Luke 5:27-28 “Hey– who said… Continue Reading →
“Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of the LORD, and when he heard them his anger was aroused. Then fire from the LORD burned among them… When the people cried out to Moses, he prayed to… Continue Reading →
“Yet the LORD says, ‘During the forty years that I led you through the wilderness, your clothes did not wear out, nor did the sandals on your feet.’” Deuteronomy 29:5 Imagine not having to go shopping for clothes or shoes,… Continue Reading →
You’re tired. You’re hungry. You’re ready for some well-deserved “me-time, after a significant yet draining period of ministering to others. Jesus’ disciples experienced all this, when, after extensive ministry, “…they didn’t even have a chance to eat…” (Mark.6:31). (now that’s… Continue Reading →
