Speaker: Darlene Sala | Series: Encouraging Words | Greg Fisher, who for years was a missionary in Africa, tells that when he was growing up in the U.S., his dad was a street evangelist.  Yes, he preached openly on the streets to anyone who would listen. Greg tells about going with his dad when … [Read more...] about Is There Power in Jesus’ Name?

Speaker: Darlene Sala | Series: Encouraging Words | Image is so important to a woman. Her appearance and the impression she makes matter very much to her. Women want to know what the “look” is for this season so they can have the “correct image.” Are skirts going to be short, medium, or long? … [Read more...] about How is Your Self-Image?

Speaker: Darlene Sala | Series: Encouraging Words | Martin and Grecia Bernham were celebrating their wedding anniversary in 2001 when they were abruptly taken captive by the militant Abu Sayyaf. For 17 years Martin had been a missionary jungle pilot in the area, but for the next more than a year, … [Read more...] about The Influence of Kindness

Speaker: Darlene Sala | Series: Encouraging Words | In her book To Fly Again, Gracia Burnham[1] quotes a devotional written by E. Stanley Jones, Methodist missionary to India. The devotional is entitled “Worry is Atheism.” Jones writes, A person who worries says, “I cannot trust God; I’ll take … [Read more...] about Do You Act Like There’s No God?

Speaker: Darlene Sala | Series: Encouraging Words | Bernard Kipsangut, a friend of mine in Kenya, is not only a pastor but also the chaplain of the Kitale Men’s Prison. He posted thoughts on his Facebook page that I found inspiring. I never was able to find the original author, so I will give credit … [Read more...] about How God Sees You

Speaker: Darlene Sala | Series: Encouraging Words | My daughter had to appear in court on an important financial matter.  She had a whole army of friends and family praying for her that the issue would be settled that particular day once and for all. One day of court time starting at 8:30 in the … [Read more...] about When God Says “Wait”

Speaker: Darlene Sala | Series: Encouraging Words | “The God of peace” is a phrase found five times in the New Testament.  In the apostle Paul’s letters to the churches at Rome, Philippi, and Thessalonica--places where he ministered--he refers to God as the God of peace.  Then the writer of Hebrews … [Read more...] about Getting the Peace You Need

Speaker: Darlene Sala | Series: Encouraging Words | Some verses in the Bible promise so much that you might be tempted to wonder if they’re really true. But having an all-powerful God backing them up means that He can make good on whatever He promises.  Take, for instance, the verse found in … [Read more...] about What Does God Promise You?

Speaker: Darlene Sala | Series: Encouraging Words | My friend Chaplain Dick Johnson tells a story of world-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman when a string on his violin broke in the middle of a concert. The snap was heard like a gunshot in the hall.  Dead silence followed. Yet, after a brief moment, … [Read more...] about How to Go On After Loss

Speaker: Darlene Sala | Series: Encouraging Words | Ann Voskamp tells of losing the diamond from her wedding ring. It was just a 2mm diamond but the only precious stone she’d ever known.   Ann points out that “if you multiply the volume of a 2 mm diamond by the number of weeks in a … [Read more...] about What is Intimacy with God?