What does it take to go from friends to father and son? In 1992 I found out. “You can’t marry Tony. He was my friend first!” That wasn’t the response I expected from my 16-year-old
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Author: Sandy Kirby Quandt
Sandy Kirby Quandt is a follower of Jesus with a passion for history and travel. Passions that often weave their way into her stories and articles. She writes articles, devotions, and stories for adult and children publications both print and online. Her devotions appear in So God Made a Dog, Let the Earth Rejoice, and Short and Sweet Too. Sandy has won multiple awards for her writing, including several years in the Young Adult category of the Writer’s Digest Annual Writing Competition. Looking for words of encouragement or gluten-free recipes? Then check out her blog at https://sandykirbyquandt.com
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Rizpah’s Motherly Love
Next Sunday is the day in the States we’ve set aside to honor mothers. While there are many stories of mothers in the Bible, both good and bad, today I’d like to talk about Rizpah’s
Read moreMake Room For Renewal
In March of 2021, as my part of southeast Texas dealt with another historic weather event, I realized in order to make room for renewal, we must remove what is damaged first. Instead of our
Read moreEmbracing the Right Change in Life
Many things change in life. Some change we embrace with eagerness. Some we embrace with reluctance. But embracing the right change comes easily when we embrace God. Merriam Webster online dictionary defines change as to
Read moreWhat’s Love Got To Do With It?
In the 1990s, pop singer Tina Turner sang a song titled, What’s Love Got to Do with It? She then wondered why in the world anyone would want a heart when it can be broken.
Read moreReflect As We Begin Anew
After a year like 2020, many of us are ready to turn the calendar page. Before we throw the baby out with the bathwater, as my mother used to say, perhaps we should take an
Read moreClear The Clutter To Make Room For Jesus
It won’t be long before my husband puts up his Christmas village. While I always enjoy the beauty of the display, in order to have a place for the village, the clutter needs to be
Read moreCan We Be Grateful In All Things?
Even during those times when our circumstances are anything but good, we can be grateful because God’s goodness doesn’t change.
Read moreWhat Kind of Leader Are We?
Throughout history we find examples of different types of leaders. We find examples of leaders who put the good of country and welfare of others before self. We find examples of leaders who sought personal
Read moreJesus is Our Hope in the Dark
Have you ever found yourself in the dark without electricity? If you live in areas where storms can knock out your power in an instant, perhaps your answer is yes. Seems everywhere I’ve lived, with
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