Anahid Schweikert
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Healing the Pain of Childlessness
What do you say to a sister in Christ who can’t get pregnant? I said something stupid today. Trying to offer a word of wisdom without casting false hope to a woman with a high-risk pregnancy, I made a comment that went over like a lead balloon. Although Maria has two children, she has also …
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Watering the Seeds of Destiny
Every mother occasionally finds herself watching her child with a stirring suspense, wondering about his or her destiny. "Perhaps my child will become president," she muses. "Or maybe a teacher, or a missionary, or a scientist who will discover the cure for cancer." A profound sense of responsibility grips you when, as a parent, you realize the mandate you have to greatly influence one of God's dear children.
Yet as Christians, our opportunities to invest in the lives of people go far beyond natural parenthood. The world is filled with spiritual children—believers and seekers alike—and God wants us to recognize the potential for greatness He has planted in each one. Then He can use us to impart to them a sense of spiritual destiny. We might be surprised to see what extraordinary intentions God has for the ordinary people who walk among us today!
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Should You Be a Foster Parent?
Don't let fear stop you; here are some myths that stop parents from taking in foster kids.Even Christians who want to help children have reservations about foster care. In fact, Christian professionals say you should receive prayer, counsel and training first if you believe God is stirring you to consider becoming a foster parent. Common concerns about foster parenting that might be familiar to you include:
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Longing For Something More
by Anahid Schweikert Are you experiencing an unexplained feeling of dissatisfaction? The reason for it might be Spiritual Hunger. My friend was sick with frustration. You could see it all over her face and hear it in her voice as she talked about unmet expectations at her church. “You’re never satisfied,” remarked her husband. …
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Standing for Freedom in Memphis
Apostle Alton R. Williams took a bold step when he built the 72-foot Statue of Liberation Through Christ on church property. Here’s how his church is claiming a city for God.
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Bleeding Hearts, Wounded Souls
Thousands of people, especially teen girls, cut themselves to cope with personal pain. Christian experts tell us how the church can offer healing.
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Kids Who Fall Through the Cracks
Thousands of American children are caught in the foster care system. But Christians are working hard to place them in loving homes.
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Crossing the Color Line in Memphis
In the city where Martin Luther King Jr. was killed, churches are still divided by race. But charismatic congregations are bridging the gap.
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Healing The Trauma Of War
Christian ministries today are scrambling to help military personnel who have been traumatized by the stress of combat.
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How to Lead Your Children to Christ
God wants children to experience His power—but parents and ministers sometimes don’t know how to lead youngsters into a deeper encounter with the Holy Spirit. Here are some guidelines. Little hands raised toward the sky, some steady, some shaking. Little feet moving swiftly, dancing, marching. Tearful eyes pressed shut with visions and dreams. Small bodies …
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Kids in His Presence
Parents and children’s ministers often are eager to introduce children to the deeper things of God. Kids will benefit most if they first are given time to become grounded in the gospel. Children who are hungry for God’s presence may seek signs and wonders, but they must first trust Jesus Christ for salvation before entering …
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Refined By Fire
On Aug. 15, 1968, Mickey Robinson was pulled from the wreckage of a small airplane after it plunged to the earth and burst into flames. His near-death experience brought him to Jesus--and today this evangelist has told thousands about the reality of the Savior.
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Looking For a Love Connection
Christian singles are looking for love today by visiting Internet chat rooms and by using Christian dating services. Are these the best ways to find a mate who loves Jesus?
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4 Tests to Determine if a Desire Is From God
My friend was sick with frustration. You could see it all over her face and hear it in her voice as she talked about unmet expectations at her church. “You’re never satisfied,” remarked her husband. Unlike his wife, he was happy with their full-gospel church, and he felt fulfilled in the ways he was serving …
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The Best of All Gifts
THE ABSENCE OF FAMILY, FRIENDS AND HOLIDAY TRAPPINGS DAMPENED MY CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. BUT MY BABY DAUGHTER HELPED ME TO FOCUS ON WHAT WAS TRULY IMPORTANT.
It was a Saturday night, just two weeks before Christmas 1998, and instead of marching through the malls in search of gifts and glitter, I found myself driving along a dark country road with my precious 19-month-old daughter, Olivia. This was more than a road trip. My husband and I were moving from western Wisconsin to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, where Don's new job was taking us away from our home of over 10 years.
There were no Christmas parties this year, only packing sessions. And I was less than thrilled with the idea of moving to what I considered a too-remote area in a too-cold climate. In fact, I was having a hard time hearing God's voice on the matter. "If I could just get a sense of purpose for this place, maybe I wouldn't feel so gray about it," I prayed.
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