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What Time Is It?

Posted by Kim Jackson on Jun 18, 2013 in Inspiration, Latest | 2 comments

As a child I remember asking my father, “Daddy, what time is it?” to which he would reply, “What time do you want it to...

A Fatherless Journey: A Walk Down No Memory Lane

Posted by Janet Morris Grimes on Jun 10, 2013 in Faith, Inspiration, Latest, Relationships | 3 comments

Dear Daddy, I did it again tonight. I went looking for you. Well, at least the faint outlines of your footprints. I found the street you...

Beauty From the Far Side of the Hill

Posted by Vonda Skelton on Jun 6, 2013 in Inspiration, Latest | 4 comments

Gary and I just celebrated our 44th wedding anniversary. And even though we’ve had a happy life together, I just can’t believe...

The Gift of Rest – It Keeps on Giving

Posted by Alycia on May 30, 2013 in Inspiration, Latest, Testimony | 0 comments

by, Anusha Atukorala I received an amazing gift this January; one that keeps on giving. All my life, as far back as I remember, I’ve...

Bitterness to Betterness

Posted by Alycia on May 22, 2013 in Inspiration, Latest, Relationships | 0 comments

Finding our way from hopeless to hopeful by, Tammy Whitehurst I don’t like conflict. (You probably don’t either.) The thing is, God...

Claim Your Future

Posted by Janet Morris Grimes on May 20, 2013 in Faith, Inspiration, Latest | 0 comments

To My Graduating Niece: Dear Leah, Yours has been such an interesting life so far; constantly moving and changing without ever asking your...

God Bought You As-is

Posted by Ron on May 15, 2013 in Inspiration, Latest | 0 comments

If you admire an organization or person, I have a fix for that: get to know them better. No, I’m not being pessimistic. I’m...

The One Thing You Need to Know When Your Life Feels Small

Posted by Alycia on May 10, 2013 in Inspiration, Latest, Relationships | 0 comments

by, Alicia Bruxvoort I spotted it the moment I stepped out of the shower: a small blue footprint on the crisp white tile. My stomach...

Bring to Glory

Posted by Will Schmit on May 9, 2013 in Inspiration, Latest | 0 comments

Next week I’m reading my poetry in public for the first time in fifteen years. My coffee house and campus glory days are way behind...

Busyness is Not a Spiritual Gift

Posted by Alycia on May 8, 2013 in Inspiration, Latest, Relationships | 1 comment

‘Wait’ is a tough word to deal with in today’s busy world. {Tweet This} by, Tammy Whitehurst I easily become overloaded,...

Crying Over Our Cities

Posted by Janet Morris Grimes on Apr 29, 2013 in Faith, Inspiration, Latest | 0 comments

Boston. New York. Atlanta. Newtown. Aurora. Oklahoma City. Columbine. Many cities have brought me to tears. And to my knees. Events play...

From the Heart Springs

Posted by Jennifer L Griffith on Apr 19, 2013 in Faith, Inspiration, Latest | 0 comments

Calls of hadida birds and chickens travel through the open windows of our cottage in Mbabane, Swaziland. Their less than harmonic orchestra...

New Creature, New Job

Posted by Will Schmit on Apr 11, 2013 in Inspiration, Latest | 0 comments

Thursday I punch a clock for the first time in years. I’m taking on a second job to reduce my debt-to-panic ratio. I don’t...

A Letter to My Enemy, by Celeste Vaughan

Posted by Vonda Skelton on Apr 4, 2013 in Inspiration, Latest | 14 comments

Maybe having my wisdom teeth pulled was my first mistake. At only 16, the decision was made for me. There must be a reason God gave us...

How Much Difference Do You Make?

Posted by Christa Allan on Mar 21, 2013 in Inspiration, Latest, Relationships | 2 comments

On January 18th of this year, I retired after 25 years of teaching high school English in public schools in Louisiana. Teaching was...

Spring in my Step

Posted by Ron on Mar 20, 2013 in Inspiration, Latest | Comments Off

Really, I should be writing something about spring. According to my official Farmer’s Almanac calendar, it is upon us today. But here...

Step by Step

Posted by Ron on Mar 6, 2013 in Inspiration, Latest | Comments Off

I have a co-worker who dreams of opening her own bakery. She makes cakes on the side and sells them from her home, all the while trying to...

Child-like Love

Posted by Jennifer L Griffith on Mar 1, 2013 in Inspiration, Missions | Comments Off

And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of...

The Absence of Darkness

Posted by Janet Morris Grimes on Feb 18, 2013 in Inspiration, Latest | 1 comment

With only the dim light that trickled down from the street light, she fingered her way on the keypad to access the security door to the...

A Prelude to Mission Preparations

Posted by Jennifer L Griffith on Feb 15, 2013 in Inspiration, Latest, Ministry, Missions, Testimony | Comments Off

By: Jennifer L Griffith “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord...

The Parable of the Oblivious Woman

Posted by Alycia on Feb 5, 2013 in Faith, Inspiration, Latest | Comments Off

Once upon a time, there was a great and powerful ruler. He enjoyed the favor of many in his kingdom but just as many resented his...

Coffee Ground Memories

Posted by Janet Morris Grimes on Feb 4, 2013 in Faith, Inspiration, Latest | 1 comment

I was at the grocery store with my Aunt Joanne. A rare occurrence, brought by the fact that I was four and she had time to watch me. I was...

Setting Up Your Exercise Space

Posted by Ron on Jan 23, 2013 in Inspiration, Latest | Comments Off

Starting a new workout routine this year? Don’t just make the decision. Make it real. The best way to do that is to establish what you...

Preserving the Sanctity of Life

Posted by Alycia on Jan 11, 2013 in Inspiration, Latest | Comments Off

With yet another school shooting in the rear-view mirror and all of the hype about gun laws, I decided I’m tired. Tired of hearing...

Theme Word for 2013

Posted by Janet Morris Grimes on Jan 7, 2013 in Inspiration, Latest | Comments Off

A carefully chosen word can create a thousand pictures. I truly believe this statement. In fact, my life as a writer depends on...

From a Distance: Getting to the Heart of Abortion

Posted by Vonda Skelton on Jan 3, 2013 in Inspiration, Latest | Comments Off

It’s 6am and morning’s earliest light sneaks through the blinds. The warm, pink bundle stretches, then snuggles closer, deciding that...

One Word for 2013 – Making Life Changes

Posted by Alycia on Jan 1, 2013 in Inspiration, Latest | 1 comment

If you could select one word for 2013, what would that word be? One thing to focus on. One thing to improve. One thing to overcome. One...

Christmas Giving

Posted by Will Schmit on Dec 13, 2012 in Inspiration, Latest | Comments Off

If its the thought that counts, then consider yourself gifted. After all, grace is given each of us by God to cheer us up, eggnog...

Not My Gift

Posted by Alycia on Dec 11, 2012 in Inspiration, Latest | 2 comments

I have always wanted to be a great artist. When I look at a painting on the wall, I get so much from that simple canvas. Many emotions are...

Can You Cancel Christmas with Twenty-Two Kids?

Posted by Vonda Skelton on Dec 6, 2012 in Inspiration, Latest | 7 comments

Today I’m thrilled to introduce my friend, Sue Badeau, to you. Sue is a national inspirational speaker and writer and a graduate of...

Thanksgiving Parade

Posted by Leah Morgan on Nov 22, 2012 in Inspiration, Latest | Comments Off

A tree works to grow, its roots reaching down low in this world that you made The fight’s hidden and slow, the fruit finally shows in its...

An Inspiring Interview with Author Cindy Sproles

Posted by Alycia on Nov 10, 2012 in Inspiration, Latest | Comments Off

Cindy Sproles, Executive Editor and co-founder of ChristianDevotions.us, has a new devotional out, entitled New Sheets: Thirty Days to...

A Journal of Thanks

Posted by Vonda Skelton on Nov 1, 2012 in Inspiration, Latest, Uncategorized | 2 comments

For several years now, I’ve followed a November tradition introduced to me by my friend, Cathy Strawhorn. It has changed my life....

Getting So Much More by Tina Hunt

Posted by Alycia on Oct 30, 2012 in Inspiration, Latest | 1 comment

In August 2004, my family moved to a new town on the other side of the state. We located in a town halfway between the two construction...

An Inspired Interview with Author Eddie Jones

Posted by Alycia on Oct 29, 2012 in Inspiration, Latest | Comments Off

Tell us about your upcoming release, Dead Man’s Hand, with Zondervan. First, it’s a fun, fast read aimed for middle school boys,...

Cruise Control by Karen Lembo

Posted by Alycia on Oct 22, 2012 in Inspiration, Latest | Comments Off

Last summer we celebrated our twentieth anniversary and our oldest daughter’s graduation with a special vacation—our first cruise. The...

Mr. Wonderful by Sherry Boykin

Posted by Vonda Skelton on Oct 4, 2012 in Inspiration, Latest | 18 comments

Let me tell you about my Mr. Wonderful: incredible, intelligent, indwelled, and interested in me! His ministry as a Christian counselor...

An Inspiring Interview with Cecil Stokes

Posted by Alycia on Sep 24, 2012 in Inspiration, Latest | 1 comment

Today, I am please to welcome Cecil Stokes, founder of TentMakers Entertainment and producer of October Baby, to Inspire a Fire. What...

My Whispers to God

Posted by Christa Allan on Sep 20, 2012 in Inspiration, Latest | Comments Off

Let me not react, but act instead. Let me realize that feelings are fleeting and fickle, and emotions too often manipulated by people,...

An Inspiring Interview with Cecil Stokes – October Baby Releases on DVD/Blu-ray

Posted by Alycia on Sep 11, 2012 in Inspiration, Latest | 2 comments

I’d like to welcome my friend, movie producer Cecil Stokes to Inspire a Fire today. Cecil is one of three producers who worked on the...

Precious Girl, Precious Blood by Kristi M. Butler

Posted by Vonda Skelton on Sep 6, 2012 in Inspiration, Latest | 8 comments

School bells ring. Locker doors slam. Halls, empty and silent all summer, overflow with the chatter and giggles of teenage girls and the...

An Inspiring Interview with Judy Glenn

Posted by Alycia on Aug 30, 2012 in Inspiration, Latest | Comments Off

I’m here today with our Artist of the Month, Judy Glenn. Judy is a fantastic photographer who loves to capture God’s creation...

My Recommended Beverage: Living Water

Posted by Leah Morgan on Aug 23, 2012 in Inspiration, Latest, Relationships | Comments Off

I feel old, but in a wizened way when I meet the woman who shows up my first day of work proclaiming loudly that she’s drunk, then later...

In the Desert

Posted by Angela Breidenbach on Aug 21, 2012 in Inspiration, Latest | Comments Off

Ever felt thirsty in the desert with all the predators watching for you to fall? You’re hyper aware, but don’t know what to...

The Glory of God is a Soul Abundantly Alive

Posted by Alycia on Aug 18, 2012 in Inspiration, Latest | 7 comments

by Ruthie Lewis We’ve been amazed once again by Olympic athletes and are reminded of the impact of coaches and how they zero in on...

Inspired! – Judy Royal Glenn

Posted by Alycia on Aug 7, 2012 in Inspiration, Latest | 3 comments

At what age did you get your first camera? Was it a gift or a purchase? I remember having a camera when I was young. I am sure I asked for...

Counting Cusswords

Posted by Gina Holmes on Sep 17, 2011 in Inspiration | 9 comments

by Mike Duran The Blind Side contains 10 sexual references, 3 scatological terms, 8 anatomical terms, and 7 mild obscenities. No,...

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