With America turning 249 today, in 2026, Americans might celebrate our 250th birthday. I say “might” because our country needs prayer to make it to that commemorative date. Perchance, a look into the book of
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Author: Cathy Mayfield
Cathy and her husband, along with their German shepherd mix, Kenai, enjoy watching deer in the woods, hearing owls at night, and discovering turtles in the yard of their home. With her homeschool years a memory now, she delights in serving Jesus through writing and teaching writing at conferences. But over all that, she'd rather be reading or playing games with her five marvelous grandchildren!
The Day My Dad Met Johnny Cash
“Faith of our fathers, living still. In spite of dungeons ….” I’d heard enough. I excused myself from disturbing the people in the pew next to me and headed for the lobby before my tears
Read moreJust Like Mom
I always wanted to be just like my mom. As a youth, I loved it when we dressed alike, even in my teen years, believe it or not. When my mom helped at senior centers,
Read morePlaying with Blocks
Don’t you love playing with blocks? I never grew up when it came to blocks. And I’m not fussy about the types. Old-fashioned wooden blocks urge me to get on the floor with our grandchildren
Read moreA Treasured Legacy
Everybody receives a treasured legacy. And everybody leaves one … or more. What legacy have you received? Or perhaps, legacies. Before answering that, let’s discuss what a legacy includes. Definitions range from the inheritance of
Read moreBeginnings and Endings, Actions and States of Being
Beginnings. We all have them. The beginning of the day. The beginning of a job. The beginning of a book … a game … a project. Endings. We all have them. The ending of a
Read moreGod’s Footprints
The morning after a recent snowfall, I stepped onto the porch and saw footprints in our backyard. From the spacing, I knew they came from the white-tailed deer we often see on our property. Still,
Read moreA Curator of Love
I’m a collector. A curator of love. It started when I was young, and we’d go on vacations. Each time, we’d stop at souvenir shops and purchase some knick-knack. I’d walk through the aisles, careful
Read moreA God-Wink for Two
Have you ever experienced a “God-wink”? Not to be confused by a “God-Aha!” moment. Differing a Bit The latter comes when something happens and you say, “Aha! THAT was God!” Maybe you found a $20
Read moreGod STILL Inhabits My Praise
Do you ever struggle with finding a reason to praise God? Struggles fill our lives. Whether at home, at work, physically, or mentally, we all have days … or years … when praising God for
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