When sadness abounds, we can still have hope in God. We can believe, maintain faith, even in the darkest of day s. Earth is not our residence. We are just passing through. Make the best of it, keeping your eyes on Jesus. God has provided for even times like these.
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The expectations of a new year, with new beginnings, can be hopeful, especially when we know our Lord is WITH US through all the stuff of life.
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Silent Night. Holy Night. All is calm. All is bright. Christmas peace? Have you figured out how to attain peace in the flurry of America’s holiday? Most people I know are racing the clock trying to get their to-do list done! Check. Check. Check. Food planning, shopping, and preparing is a top consumer of our
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The Arts are an empowering and equalizing force that can offer children a way to feel capable and in control, imperative to their development.
Good seeds or “weeds”? Weeds in your flowers or grass? Oh, my goodness! Do I ever know. I transplanted this beautiful decorative grass a year ago along with some of its “brothers and sisters.” But, look what happened? It must have had weeds sown into the dirt when I moved it. I kept pulling the
Can You Live in the World as a Christian without it Overpowering You? Does it Matter? Read More »
What is a best friend? What do we do with a loss? The Bible assists us in understanding God’s perspective on friendship.
What Makes a Friend a Friend? Read More »
In a broken world, where is peace? Where is joy? Where is hope? The light of Jesus supercedes the darkness — overcomes it. Find His hope and eternal joy.
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TIME TO PERFORM My granddaughter is an advanced competitive dancer and has been for a number of years. To prepare for a recent regional competition, she and her duet partner had practiced and practiced and practiced. At last, the day had come for their evaluation. They entered the stage as their chosen music played, but
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Hello to Donna Schlacter I am excited to introduce you to a romance and suspense novelist who is also my guest blogger today. Donna Schlacter, also known as Leeann Betts, is a known as a hybrid author, who writes squeaky clean historical and contemporary suspense. She has been published 50 times in books and is
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READY OR NOT As you and I step into the milestone called a “NEW YEAR,” you might be approaching it with uncertainty. Or you might be ready to step into 2022 with boldness. You could even accept this new year as a great opportunity for a remake of things you can control. Most of us
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THE MEANING OF ADVENT – WILL IT CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS? Searching for meaning this Christmas? It seems many more Christians are adopting Advent as a part of their holiday tradition. Are you one of them? What does Advent mean to you, and how does it play a part of your Christmas? For years when my
Does the Season of ADVENT Mean Anything to You? Read More »
His Gift by Joan C. Benson
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Have you ever been running in your own strength and know you need to seek rest and strength from God?
Think of someone you love with your whole heart– someone you want to spend time with, someone who loves you too. This is a relationship where you are known, even with your foibles and imperfections, yet loved deeply. That’s how God, the Creator of all the Universes, feels about you. Yes, you. And, yes, me. How do
Have you noticed how life sometimes runs on parallel tracks? Good things can take place in the midst of not-so-pleasant circumstances.Â
Your Father God is waiting for you to call to Him, even for rescue, if need be. Isaiah 30:18-19
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If you’ve ever had a dream, and wanted it so badly you worked your heart out to see it come true? Read His Gift and find out how Molly struggles with her faith to discover God’s greater purposes in her life and heart.
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To Be Loved I’ve been thinking a lot of about dogs lately. Some people have said the word dog is “god” spelled backwards. I agree with the spelling inversion, but the God of the Bible is Almighty, all powerful, Creator of the universe, and so much more. Dogs cannot compare to my awesome eternal God.
Have You Ever Been Loved by a Dog? Read More »
Don’t let the junk of life steal your joy. Lean into God’s light for your peace even when you’re not in a desperate place, but just facing day-to-day trials. He’s there waiting for you.
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It was a blustery cold morning, and as usual, I was walking my dog. It was what we always did after breakfast. Why, I wondered, did he always seem to stop to investigate a good scent when we were walking in the shade? It felt at least ten degrees colder than when we were in
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I had the opportunity to interview Macy Mc Combs, a freshman at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) when the 2020 pandemic hit our country. It is through her personal lens that I bring some insights today. So, Macy was thoroughly enjoying her new college life last February–new classes, new friendships, and a new future
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INTERVIEW WITH ELLA ROSE, A 2020 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE: The current pandemic has shown its influence beyond the curse of illness inflicted on untold millions. We all have stories to tell of the ways our plans have changed in the past few months. Beyond the simplicity of “change,” in many instances, our plans have been
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Interview with Allison Hicks So, what do you do when you don’t know what to do? When life throws a curve ball, which it always seems to do at one time or another, we do have a choice. We have the choice to yield to an enduring despair, or we can figure out how to
Finding Hope and Peace Read More »
When life tosses you a curve ball, what do you do? How do you find hope and meaning in spite of loss?
When Dreams Are Dashed Read More »
When the world is knocked off its pins, don’t you wonder what will happen next? What is important in life? Are we ever going to find our significance in our busyness of “normal life”? Is acquiring material goods enough? Is being at the top of your game all there is? Or is there something more …?
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Are You Listening? The other morning, I walked outside to the soothing sounds of a cooing dove. I looked up to find the little creature balancing on a power line. I smiled with gratitude. Flashbacks flooded my mind with the times God has comforted me with that same peaceful coo-coo … often when I needed
Green Pastures – Still Waters Read More »
How do we find meaning when all of our Christmas is wrapped up in the eternal trappings?
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A reminder that we don’t have to remain helpless in the face of our spiritual enemies. Take heart, take authority, and refuse to be taken out.
Spiritual growth requires vigilance so we can be more useful in the Kingdom of God.
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Liv, did you know? You really DO have a choice to make. If you are not ready to parent, and you believe it is in your best interest not to try, there is still another option beyond abortion. You will not be parenting now, and you can continue working or going to school. You can
The Untold Truths As a freelance writer and retired educator, I have written extensively across the spectrum: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and curriculum for multiple public educational publishing markets. I also helped develop children’s Bible teaching literature for twelve years as a writer for LifeWay Christian Resources. I have written for various Christian magazines, such as
Stories Behind the Debate: Life Choices Read More »
Debbie Wilson framed our upcoming election in concrete and understandable terms. I just returned from a family wedding trip, so I haven’t posted my own thoughts this month. With permission, I share this from a reputable Bible teacher and author. I hope you are stirred to action, and please share it on, directing people to
A SEASON OF HOPE – LET’S VOTE! Read More »
Imagine a World Where Truth Has Been Replaced The eeriness of deception and distrust is unsettling at best. Who can we trust? Who do we believe? Many years ago, I had a young friend who spent the summer as a language student in what was then-communist Soviet Union. Her emotional reserves were stretched, and by
Rewriting Truth, Revising History: Scripture through the Lens of Communism Read More »
