My family heritage holds roots in small town America. America Maxfield, my maternal grandmother, lived in a small town in the foothills of Virginia, Big Stone Gap, nestled in a valley surrounded by the Appalachian Mountains.
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“I love you.” His voice reassured as he tenderly kissed my forehead. Hopeful imagination of my biological father. And a time he was absent in my life. An abandoned child dreams of a father who
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“Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who had died while serving in the United States Armed Forces” (Wikipedia). These men and women are our
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Strapping in with other thrill-seekers and launching to soaring heights, the entire park visible from the top. I braced myself for the free fall and gripped the sidebar until my knuckles turned white. But when
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Fearful or fearless? The choice is ours. This is a time in our world where we need to ask this question. And throughout our lives it remains a choice we make. Fear stalks us. And
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Ah, love is in the air. Yes, it’s love month. And a time we celebrate memorable love. But, most of us wish to boost the love in our lives. Because God never intended love to
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“I’m not sure what all the fuss is about. That movie’s overrated.” My words came out as a frustrated howl as my friend and I left the theater. We watched a new film with four
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The first Christmas was a silent and holy night. I’m familiar with silent nights. They track me down and schedule dates on my calendar. Because I lose my voice about once a year, unable to squeak
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Thanksgiving stirs up thoughts of pilgrims, turkey and pumpkin pie. Maybe for you as well. But is finding God in the holiday possible, too? Lest we forget, we are encouraged to be thankful, count our
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A substantial part of the success of many institutions rises and falls on its leadership. Entities like countries, teams, companies, families, non-profits, and churches. And sometimes even in our own individual lives when we need
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