Helpful Tips To Having Quiet Time   Spending quiet time means to set aside time alone with God.  Whether it is 10 minutes or 30 minutes doesn’t matter, what matters is that you make the time and be consistent in doing it everyday.  Making the time is important because it sets a foundation for your walk and relationship with God.    I put together some tips that I personally use and hope that you will be blessed.  You can change it; adapt it to your own quiet time or whatever you wish to do.  This is simply a guide to give you some direction if you are new to Christianity or just needing some added tips to your own quiet time. Read More...

A New Year Devotional "If any man be in Christ he is a new creation, the old has passed away behold all things become new." 2Corinthians 5:17 It is an amazing thought that in Christ we are new creations.  Not used, not renewed but brand spanken new!  It is hard for us as people to grasp this concept that we are made new again but when we are born again the bible says that we are new in Christ Jesus.  It is not something that can be received or achieved by an intellectual ascent, it must be received by faith, through His grace from the Holy Spirit.  Just as the Holy Spirit gives us a new perpsective of life and conviction of sin, so it also gives us the power and understanding to walk in this new life.  "Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1)  Read More...

Remembering Father on Father's Day!  Dedicated to My Father, My Husband, and My God My father was a First Sergeant in the Marine Corps, serving in the Vietnam War. He came home with wounds and purple hearts to show for it. I was born during that time in November of 1967. He was there a few days after I was born but had to return to Vietnam shortly after. He may have come home another time when I was very little, but I don't remember. I remember seeing him for the first time when I was about five years old. I still remember the day he came home from the war. My mother, brothers and I were standing right outside on the blacktop where the planes landed, waiting anxiously for him to walk out. Suddenly, a handsome young man dressed in a beige Marine uniform with medals swarming the side of his chest and wearing a sharp hat to match started walking toward us. I remember my mother bending down beside me, whispering in my ear saying, “That’s your father.” Without any hesitation I remember running up to him as fast as I could, opening up my arms and jumping right into his chest. He caught me in the air, hugging me tight, swinging me around laughing with the biggest smile I ever saw. At that moment in time it didn’t matter that I didn’t know him; all I knew was he was my father and I loved him and he obviously loved me back. It was the beginning of a new relationship and I couldn’t wait to get started. Our relationship never changed from that day. I was daddy’s little girl (and only girl) so I can honestly say I was indeed spoiled and my three brothers, Jaffa, John, and James can all testify to that fact, but they were okay with it being that I was a “girl” and all. There’s something special about a father’s love that makes us feel secure, protected and grounded in who we are. Perhaps it’s because of their strong stature, their demeanor, or the fact that we know they go to work day in and day out to support the family, whether they feel like it or not. It’s not a conscious thought on our part, it’s just a sense of comfort and security knowing they are there. There’s a quote by Billy Graham, a well-known Christian Evangelist who said, "A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society." I agree with Billy Graham; fathers do so much, they mean so much and are valuable in our society, but are not given the praise and appreciation they deserve. I pray that this Father’s Day you would honor your fathers, husbands, brothers and any men you know in this important role and bless them with your words of affirmation, your actions and your love for all they do. While you are doing this, don’t forget you also have a Heavenly Father who loves you and is right there with you. I would like to make a special dedication to my father, David Jaffa Solomon, my husband, Daniel Wiedenhoff, and my Heavenly Father. My father is now in heaven but I know I will see him again. I just want to say, “Dad, I salute you with all my heart and I'm so proud of you. Thank you for loving me, my family and my country. I love you and I will see you again!” To my husband, Dan, "Thank you for being a wonderful father; for all that you do, your hard work, labor of love and commitment to taking care of your family, even when you are tired or don’t feel like it. No matter what, you still get up and go to work every day to provide for us. We love you, appreciate you, and thank you for all you do!" To my God and Heavenly Father, "Thank You for sacrificing Your only Son to give us eternal life. Thank you for Your unconditional love that never fails, Your consistent caring for us, and for never leaving nor forsaking us. There is nothing in this world I could give You to express my gratitude for all You have done for us and are still doing, except to say my prayer is that we could show You our appreciation by living a life which honors You and glorifies Your name. Thank You so much and we love You!" To all you fathers, “Happy Father’s Day!” May you be blessed this day with peace, love and many blessings. We honor you and we appreciate you for all you do! Filoiann Wiedenhoff is a pastor's wife, woman's biblical counselor, bible teacher, writer and columnist.  You can view her website on www.filoiannwiedenhoff.com and sign up for her monthly newsletter.     Click Here to Join Free Membership