elcome to the February issue of Journey! We’re thrilled you took time out of your busy schedule to browse this month’s articles. We pray you’ll find one or more that really speak into your life.
It’s no secret February is the month most people relate to love. Children enjoy exchanging Valentine cards while Moms and Dads take a few moments out of their busy schedules to acknowledge their love for each other. Roses, chocolates, and candies with little sayings are familiar symbols of love. But, we want to stretch your thinking when it comes to considering the theme of “love” this month.
Many of the stories you’ll read will “hit home” one way or another. As you take the time to read this month’s issue of Journey, we pray that God will challenge you and give you some ideas of ways to express true love to those who are close to you.
As we shared last month, 2008 promises to hold many great things for each of our readers. Our greatest prayer, however, is that Jesus Christ will become more real to you than ever before. God promised we would find Him if we seek Him with all our hearts (Jeremiah 29:13). If you’re seeking Him, we’ll be glad to help you find Him … hopefully in the pages of the February issue of “Journey Ezine”.
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Romancing the Stone
Jeanice McDade
How many of us were hardened toward God at one time in our lives? Rather than a typical romance story in celebration of February, Jeanice shares how God “romances” the stony hearts of mankind.
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The Picture of Love
Jan Ross
Oh, the beauty of holy love as portrayed in a love shared between Christ and His Bride! Jan takes a testimony shared by a precious couple and relates it to the holy love intended to be shared by man and woman in marriage. If you’re married or contemplating marriage, this is a must-read.
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You’re Never Too Old
Terry Arnett
Take a few minutes and laugh with Terry as she explores the humorous side of aging. By the time you’re done, you’ll be smiling—at yourself and others who tried to tell you you’re not aging! Dare to be who God called you to be—even with wrinkles, gray hair and dimples.
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A Tiger Doth Make
Patty Wysong
“The pots and pans cabinet had been emptied…a box of cereal was spilled across the floor, the broom and dust pan were lying on the floor beside a broken glass.” Sound familiar? I’m sure you’ll find yourself somewhere in this story about a special man in love with his special wife.
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Even As Christ…
Jan Ross
There are times in our lives when we need to step outside our comfort zones in order to do “even as Christ” did when it comes to forgiving and reaching out to others. This is a true store, still in the process of unfolding, that is a picture of what it means to be “Christ” to others.
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Celebration of Love
Betty Overstreet
As we celebrate the love between a man and a woman, Betty shares three poems which will warm your heart and remind us that God is the author of love for He Himself is love.
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Emergence
Mid Stutsman
Beautiful prose replete with meaning. Mid’s style will inspire you as you “Rest in His peace through this long winter, for soon you will feel the warmth of the south winds prevailing…”
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My Daughter the Daisy
Jan Ross
“She loves me … She loves me not!” A mother considers this precious daughter named Daisy in this beautiful story of love and life.
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That Bloomin’ Rose
Betty Overstreet
God is good. He blessed Betty with a wonderful Christian husband to share her life and a rose bush that provides blooms all year round! What more could a girl ask for?
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Bound By His Love
Jan Ross
Two individuals yoked together with Christ, with cords never breaking, are bound by His love. Jan captures the essence of love between a husband and wife in this poem.
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Footprints on the Water
Donald Mehl
“Although we may never be called to walk on the water in faith as Peter did, our walk with the Lord from day to day will leave visible footprints of our faith as a witness to others – all for His honor and glory.
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Prepare to Jump
Patty Wysong
The more colors we have in the coloring box of our lives, the more colors God has to use when He's working in, and through, us. Patty’s story will bless you, there’s no doubt!
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Tabitha and Her Gift of Doing Good
Petra Van der Zande
Petra brings personality, conversation, and life to the story of Tabitha found in Acts 9. So often we read through the Bible but fail to realize these were real people with real emotions and feelings, who had real conversations. Petra takes this Biblical story and develops a story that will undoubtedly bless you.
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Fanesca Soup
International Recipe
The Fanesca soup is considered a "spring soup". Check out this unusual recipe that is common to Ecuador.
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Orphans Find Love and Hope
Gospel for Asia
Jadesh Kour had a dream that changed his life—and tripled the size of his family. In the dream, Jadesh saw Jesus, who commanded him very plainly to do to others what had been done for him.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read this month’s issue of “JournEzine”, an outreach of Heart of God International Ministries, Inc.
We encourage you to submit articles for future issues; submission guidelines and topics for future issues are found under the “Submissions” tab at the top of the page. We’d love to include your thoughts, experiences, and testimonies as we continue our “Journey” through this life as “one” in the Lord Jesus Christ.
God bless you! May this year be filled with the blessings of God in every way … spiritually, emotionally, physically, relationally, and every way!
Jeanice McDade & Jan Ross
Heart of God International Ministries