Keri Willis4 min read 
PALMETTO, Florida – Hundreds of people gathered on the Gulf Coast of Florida last week to celebrate the 2025 achievements of Life Surge, a faith-based events company designed to inspire, train, and equip others to responsibly use their resources and influence for Kingdom of God impact. Known for their events...
Redheaded Sarah was my five-year-old Steven’s babysitter one chilly December night. It was our practice to read the Bible before bedtime, so Sarah opened the well-worn pages to pick up where we had left off in Nehemiah 7 –the long list of family names that returned from Exile to rebuild Jerusalem. Parosh. Shephatiah. Zaccai. She stumbled through the names as both laughed and giggled at her attempts. Read more...
Peggi Tustan
“Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional.” –Max LucadoGod is not a hater. In fact, quite the opposite. The Scriptures declare: God is love. He is the author, the very source of love. Because love is his priority, God despises behaviors that oppose and destroy love. Seven are specifically named...
Since we are in the middle of Advent 2025, now is a great time to reflect on some of the biblical passages that we sing in our Advent hymns. The two hymns that I will focus on in this article are primarily about prophecies in the Old Testament that foretell Jesus’ coming. Part of the inspiration for this post comes from the Nine Lessons and Carols service, originally held in Truro, England, in 1890 and later established by King’s College, Cambridge, in 1918. These services use Scripture, hymns,
Keri has always loved Jesus but realized at the early age of five that she wanted to give her heart to Him and spend her life serving Him. She is married to her magnificent husband of almost 40 years, Harold. They live in San Diego with their lively Weimaraner, Belle and serve in leadership at their church home. They have two happily married adult children and one granddaughter. Keri is graduate of Liberty University and has a master’s in education from San Diego State University. She has worked in various areas of education and ministry with a special place in her heart for individuals with special needs. She enjoys teaching God’s children of all ages. She loves all things outdoors. Her favorite “office” is her backyard where many ideas for women’s retreats, speaking engagements, blog posts, and books have been born. You can find more of her writing at www.kerilynnwillis.com and all four of her books on Amazon, by going to Amazon and typing in Keri Lynn Willis.