(Written in 2002 – illustrated using photo shop) When I was still working at a chemical laboratory, my employer was downsizing to 500 less workers, and even when I was not one of those being “let go,” I was very scared. I suddenly came down with “occupational” asthma. I coughed non-stop, had breathing problems, and … Read more
“A Glimpse of Heaven” by Reva Lachica Moore (Written on October 2020) Have you ever felt so hopeless and helpless; you feel you’ve come to the end of your rope? I heard a preacher say that it can actually be a good place to be. You’re in a situation where you’re at the limit of … Read more
A Letter from Mary Grace Dear Friends, I can’t believe it’s been almost a year since I wrote my “birthday message of thanks” to you, our wonderful sponsors. I’d like to thank God for another year (March 7) and for all His blessings and faithfulness to us all. He doesn’t guarantee a perfect life but … Read more
“Things Left on Roofs of Cars” by Reva Lachica Moore As I was pulling out of the church parking lot, I noticed a white car coming through, so I stopped. From my rearview mirror, I noticed books on the roof of the white car. “Oh no! She forgot her books!” I screamed but no one … Read more
“A Lost Baby Goat” by Reva Lachica Moore Fully clad in a coat, boots and cap, eighteen-month-old Breely got into a small boat with Grandpa and her Mom. They went across the lake to go to Goat Hill to see a two-day-old baby goat named Lil’ Billy. At Goat Hill, there was an instant attraction … Read more
“God Was In The Fog” by Reva Lachica Moore (Written in 2004) Last week my husband JR and I went on a cruise to Cozumel, Mexico and when the cruise ship docked in Galveston on Friday morning, I called my son Cliff right away. Though he was glad to hear from me, he sounded worried … Read more
“My Friend Emmit” by Reva Lachica Moore (I photo shopped the picture for illustration) Imagine this conversation between a Mom and Pop: “Look Dear, Emmit is down there again, begging for food.” “Oh that boy! He just won’t listen. Why can’t he find his own food? Why does he wait for handouts all the time?” … Read more
The “Tumanod” (Tumanod means Watcher) by Reva Lachica Moore (I am sharing this story sent by Pastor Marlon Manlapao, an adopted minister back in 2005. Pastor Manlapao is now employed by Western Mindanao Mission, Philippines). Do you believe that angels can show themselves to humans to deliver messages? I received this story from Pastor Marlon … Read more
“An Interrupted Funeral” by Reva Lachica Moore (Pictures borrowed from the internet) The worship service had started and the preacher was well on his way in his sermon when a man and his young son sitting in front of us stood up. I saw the boy whisper to his dad a minute earlier so I … Read more
“Pompei” by Reva Lachica Moore Upon hearing about Pompeii through the in-cabin TV advertisement of the cruise ship, I wanted to see the place. Imagine seeing the ruins of a city founded 6 centuries before Christ! “Umbrella” pine trees and souvenir shops dotted the entrance to the “ruins.” After we entered the gate, we could … Read more