Resources for Christian Study

Below are some tools to help you deepen your walk with the Lord and expand your knowledge of who He is, what He has done, and who He has called you to be.

You can listen to sermons, read articles, and learn about our books. Please feel free to share these resources with those you know who would also glean from it.

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Devotional Thoughts

We Were Created to Live and Produce Fruit Right-Side Up

By Mark Henslee | May 2, 2025

I enjoy gardening.  There is something therapeutic about working in the soil and tending to plants.  Watching a little seed sprout, then become a full-sized plant, and eventually producing something that I can enjoy eating.  This year, I decided that I would start a garden, as it has been a long time since I last…

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Is There a Promise of Blessing and Ease Tied to Obedience?

By Dallas Henslee | April 4, 2025

I saw a post on Facebook that said, “Obedience brings blessings; disobedience brings conflict!”  I often listen for partial or twisted “facts” related to a Christian walk.  This statement sounds right at first glance, but then I was struck with the following. In our immaturity, we may misinterpret the responses of others and difficult circumstances. …

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Yesterday’s Challenges Prepare Us For Today’s Victories

By Mark Henslee | March 7, 2025

All of us face challenges in life.  Some are big, some small, others are ginormous.  As we face today’s challenges it is helpful to remember what the Lord has done to bring us through in the past. In 1 Samuel 17, we read the famous story about David facing Goliath.  Much is made about David’s…

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Stability in the Sea of Change

By Dallas Henslee | February 14, 2025

A few years ago, we sold our house and moved full-time into the ministry’s fifth wheel travel trailer.  Since then we have stayed in the trailer at more than 53 locations across 20 states; Mark stopped counting at some point.  Yet, with all of the movement and variation of where the trailer was parked, we…

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Yes Lord, In Your Strength

By Mark Henslee | January 23, 2025

A New Year has come, and for many, that means making resolutions for things that we intend to do this year.  Some want to lose weight, or improve their health in some way.  Resolutions are generally goals that we believe will improve our life.  These are good things. Yet, how many actually make it to…

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"If you've ever been interested in the topic of Spiritual Warfare, local authors Mark and Dallas Henslee have written a book that you just HAVE to read! Well-written, specific and Biblically sound, this book will help you understand the realities of spiritual warfare, and how to fight the battle successfully through the power of Jesus Christ!"

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Luis and His Tangled Mixed-Up, Sticky, Wobbly Web of Emotions

A Children's Book on Grief for ages 5-10

In this book, Luis navigates his emotions after his grandfather's sudden, unexpected death. Join Luis and Tim as they talk about the emotional web of grief. This book uses the ebb and flow of color, as well as the storyline, to help children understand and navigate the grief of losing someone special in their lives.

(Fully illustrated, 40 pages, paper cover book, 9 x 9 inches also available in Audio only, Read along--audio with illustrations, and eBook versions)

JennyLyne and the Science Fair Incident

A Children's Book on Forgiveness for ages 5-10

Join JennyLyne and her friends Harper, Sebastian, and Alice as they prepare for the science fair and work through disappointment, anger, and forgiveness.  This is the second story in a series of books for children regarding forgiveness principles and application.
(Fully illustrated, 32 pages, paper cover book, 9 x 9 inches also available in Audio only, Read along--audio with illustrations, and eBook versions)

JennyLyne vs the Guinea Hens

A Children's Book on Forgiveness for ages 5-10

Join JennyLyne on her misadventures through a neighbor's garden, laundry line, and mango tree. Through these experiences, JennyLyne learns about Jesus' love in addition to how forgiveness impacts us all. This is the first story in a series of books for children regarding forgiveness.

(Fully illustrated, 34 pages, paper cover book, 9 x 9 inches also available in Audio only, Read along--audio with illustrations, and eBook versions)

Reflections: Living Right-Side Up in an Upside-Down World

A Devotional Resource

This is a collection of 52 stories combining real life experiences and spiritual principles. Previously included in our monthly blog distribution, these selections are no longer available on the website as stand alone entries. Purchase your copy to relive your favorite stories with Biblical application.

Available in electronic or paperback formats

Breaking the Burdensome Yoke

Breaking the Burdensom Yoke: A Discipleship Course in Forgiving and Grieving

Forgiving and grieving go beyond theoretical concepts.  Know you need to forgive, but you just can't seem to figure out how? Grieving but feel like everyone thinks you should be "over it" by now? This book is for you.

Breaking the Burdensome Yoke walks the reader through the why, what, and how aspects of forgiveness and grief.  These are active processes, and yet, we often get stuck along the way.  Those that have already read the book are saying things like, "I didn't know I needed to forgive that; This helped me understand my grief better; and Everyone needs this book!"

Available in electronic or paperback formats

Behind Enemy Lines

Behind Enemy Lines: A Discipleship Course in Spiritual Warfare

Revised and Expanded Second Edition

We had so many questions from readers that we decided to expand the teaching included in this book.  Additionally, you will find a dedicated Question and Answer section in the appendix.

Behind Enemy Lines takes a look at the power of the Holy Spirit and how we walk in victory rather than defeat and how that often creates questions among those we encounter. You will be reminded of your identity in Christ and be guided toward applying biblical principles of doing like Jesus did. You will uncover practical insights for participating in what God is doing in and through His children when they submit to His will.

Available in electronic or paperback formats

Worship through Flagging

What It Takes to Make a Worship Flag

Fabric, Fabric, and More Fabric “So, how much fabric do you need?”  It was a question loaded with the additional sentiment, “Don’t you think you have enough?”   The thing was, all I knew was certain fabrics were standing out, but I didn’t have conceptualization of flags to be made from the fabrics.  There was…

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Entering the Throne Room with a Garment of Praise

The Process of Making Worship Flags “So, if you’re going to make a flag for someone, do you have to spend a lot of time with them first?” she asked.  I wasn’t prepared with an answer. After all, to that point I’d only made flags for myself and given some as gifts to friends. “Let’s…

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