So much of the chaos surrounding America and the world stems from the absence of truth. The Answer? God is Truth and His Word is Truth. When it comes to what the world says versus
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Make Room: Trusting God in the New Year
-Make room. A leftover from Christmas, these two words will not let me go. The failure of the innkeeper in Bethlehem echoes through the ages, challenging me to allow the celebration of Christmas to make
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Consuming Fire Through the years, I’ve witnessed first-hand how absolutely devastating a consuming fire can be. From a car accident that ignited a fire so intense and destructive it melted the car, resulting in third
Read morePursuing God’s Plans
A new year has begun. It offers us a brand new start. We can plan and set goals. Better yet, we can pursue God’s plans for our lives. Let me encourage you to invest time
Read moreFinding Deeper Meaning in the Quietness of New Beginnings
“Be like a tree. Stay grounded. Connect with your roots. Turn over a new leaf. Bend before you break. Enjoy your unique natural beauty. Keep growing.” Joanne Raptis Have I mentioned how much I love,
Read moreDon’t Start 2024 with a Clean Slate
A Clean Slate January 1 started out with our often-repeated routine: taking down the Christmas decorations and storing them away. Once they were out of sight, we turned our attention to cleaning and re-staging the
Read moreJanuary 8 1956
January 8, 1956. Does that date speak to you? I dare so most of us aren’t aware that it has significance. It’s certainly not like July 4, 1776, December 7, 1941, or September 11, 2001.
Read moreEyes in the Dark: A Choose Your Own Adventure
Choose your own adventure by following the prompts after the intro below. Ready, set, go! I was walking the dog in the dark the other day, which happens a lot this time of year in
Read moreWatch Those Tricky Appearances
Did I need to watch those tricky appearances? “Don’t take this the wrong way because I don’t mean it ugly, but where do you get your clothes?” The conversation took place at school during one
Read moreHow to Maintain Balance in Our Lives in 2024
As we embark on a new year with resolutions and new goals, we need to keep balance in mind. Life is challenging. Even with the hope of a fresh new year, some of us find
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