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The Great Escape Series: Ehud
The story of Ehud is one of the most vivid and encouraging accounts in the Bible of how God can change the course of a nation in a single...
Rita Larson
Nov 8, 20232 min read


Marriage: Communicate Instead of Isolate
I was speaking with a close friend today who was sharing that she is having some marital problems. Within the marriage, her husband has...
Rita Larson
Nov 7, 20235 min read


The Ultimate Fact-Checker!
The devil, our enemy, is always looking for a way to manipulate and control our perception of truth. He will use any means necessary to...
Rita Larson
Nov 6, 20233 min read


True Story!
Speaking the truth is a critical part of life. It is imperative that we learn to speak in a way that reflects the truth and integrity of...
Rita Larson
Nov 5, 20232 min read


"What's New?"
What's new? A new and better covenant with God built upon the solid foundation of Jesus Christ! A covenant is a contract, agreement, or...
Rita Larson
Nov 4, 20237 min read


"A New Development!"
What does it mean to "develop" your spirit man? When we become born again, our spirit man comes to life and we have a new development! ...
Rita Larson
Nov 2, 20233 min read


What Does Omnipresence Mean?
Yesterday, when I read Psalm 139:7-12, I got teary-eyed as I grasped the depth of these scriptures. I was reminded how, all of my life,...
Rita Larson
Nov 1, 20232 min read


"Lover Of My Soul"
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a personal and intimate relationship with Jesus? You may have heard stories of other...
Rita Larson
Oct 31, 20233 min read


"Trouble Sleeping?"
We all experience anxiety and worry at some point in our lives. It’s part of being human. However, when these feelings start to spiral...
Rita Larson
Oct 30, 20234 min read


"The Past Does Not Dictate Your Future"
We all have a past, some skeletons in our closets, skeletons of all different shapes and sizes. Our skeletons are mistakes we have made...
Rita Larson
Oct 29, 20233 min read


"Let Our Words Be Gracious"
As believers, we are called to embody the character of Christ in all aspects of our lives, including our speech. The Bible tells us in...
Rita Larson
Oct 28, 20236 min read


Faith That Endures
I recently realized that a Christian acquaintance that I met some time ago and had lost touch with had lost her husband. I will refer to...
Rita Larson
Oct 27, 20233 min read


Whose Voice Are You Hearing?
I saw this when I was thumbing through Facebook this morning and came across the post by Vlad Savchuk and it is so true. We need to...
Rita Larson
Oct 26, 20232 min read


It's A New Season!
Coming home from Israel, Brian and I have been keenly aware that we are starting a new season and chapter in our Christian walk. When...
Rita Larson
Oct 25, 20235 min read


God's Favor: Pay It Forward!
Brian and I were blessed with such an amazing gift earlier, and we know that we are walking in God's favor. Today, we received a call...
Rita Larson
Oct 24, 20233 min read


Staying Calm Under Pressure: The Power of Faith in Christian Leadership
As Christian leaders, we are bound to face times of immense pressure and stress. Whether in our personal lives, ministries, or...
Rita Larson
Oct 23, 20235 min read


"Open The Eyes of My Heart"
God loves each and every one of us and cares for us, no matter what wrongdoing we have done. Luke 6:41, "And why beholdest thou the mote...
Rita Larson
Oct 22, 20232 min read


"Stop Just Going Through The Motions"
Have you ever felt stuck in life? Like you're going through the motions but not really going anywhere? It's easy to get comfortable with...
Rita Larson
Oct 21, 20232 min read


"Come Back Home!"
The story of the Prodigal Son found in Luke 15:11-32 is one of the most beloved stories in the Bible. It speaks of the power of love,...
Rita Larson
Oct 20, 20232 min read


The Essence of Love
Walking in love is not merely a catchy phrase or a moralistic endeavor; it is a transformative way of life at the core of the Christian...
Rita Larson
Oct 19, 20234 min read
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