Author Archives: Author Mary Alford

This past Sunday, we celebrated the resurrection of Jesus. After being betrayed by one of His disciples, enduring mockery by Roman soldiers, and suffering a beating to the point of being unrecognizable, He died an excruciating death on the cross. … Continue reading →

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 The beginning of everything is outlined in Genesis. From the creation of the heavens and the earth to man’s beginning. How the animals and the plants and trees … Continue reading →

It’s easy to stay on track when everything is going smoothly. The road ahead is clear, and life is chugging along like a well-tuned car. Honoring God during those times comes naturally.    But what happens when it feels as … Continue reading →

If you ever have any doubts about how much God loves you, all you have to do is open His word. His love for us flows from the pages of the Bible and is written in the red-letter words spoken … Continue reading →

This little guy’s name is Cody, and he loves taking walks. It’s like a new adventure for him every single day. My husband and I walk each morning around our property. We live on seventy acres, so we have our … Continue reading →

God is so faithful. He has proven this over and over to me throughout my life. Even when I didn’t really ask for His help, He steered me in the direction that was best for me. He guided me to … Continue reading →

I’ve always known I wanted to be a writer, though the journey to get there has been a bumpy one, to say the least. When I finally began taking my writing seriously, I felt the pressure to become published immediately. … Continue reading →

Our pastor is taking us through the book of John each Sunday morning. We recently read John 1:38-39 which reads, Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is … Continue reading →

Another Christmas has passed. I hope you each had a wonderful celebration of the birth of our Savior. At my house, it’s time to take down the tree. Put away the decorations for another year and prepare for the New … Continue reading →

If you are still in the middle of getting ready for Christmas you probably think, “There’s nothing simple about this.”  And you’re right. Preparing for Christmas gets harder every year, but the simplicity of God’s plan for Christmas couldn’t be … Continue reading →

John 1:14 says, “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” I’ve read those words so many times … Continue reading →

We all have them. Moments in our life where we have to stand and face the giant before us and it sometimes feels as if we are ill-equipped to do battle. Whether it be a diagnosis that appears dire. A … Continue reading →

November is here and we all know what that means. Soon, it will be the countdown to the Christmas season. Sometimes, in the rush to get started on Christmas, it’s easy to overlook the holiday that is in November. Thanksgiving. … Continue reading →

When things are going smoothly, it’s easy to say, “Yeah, God, I trust You.” You’re on the mountaintop. Everything is so good. Work, family, friends. Even worship comes easy. But sooner or later, we are all going to leave the … Continue reading →

King Solomon was a wise man. Solomon wrote much of the book of Proverbs, the Song of Solomon, the book of Ecclesiastes, and two psalms. King Solomon knew a few things about life. In Ecclesiastes 3: 2-8, this wise man … Continue reading →