I have a profound truth to share that may come as a surprise to some: None of us are called to a Ministry of Criticism.
Read moreIt’s a Question of Pride: Does It Really Matter?
Author: Vonda Skelton
Vonda is a speaker, writer, and motivational humorist who is thankful God can take her messes and use them for His glory. She's the author of four books, owner of The Christian Writer's Den blog, and founder of Christian Communicators, an organization to help educate, validate, and launch women in their speaking ministries. Vonda and her husband have been married all their lives--and they're still happy about it! www.VondaSkelton.com
Do-Over
I’ve sat through plenty of discussions on Adam and Eve, and the fall of the human race. The way I see it, if it hadn’t been Adam and Eve, it would have been someone else.
Read moreWhen Should Kids Receive Awards? By Sue Badeau
With summer days ticking away and school days on the horizon, this is a great time to share Sue Badeau’s article about how to really encourage, praise, and award your kids. And, as the mother of 22 kids, Sue should know!
Read moreEncouraging Words
I love to sing. I admit, I’m not all that good at it–certainly not recording artist material–but I still love it. You should hear me in the car when I’m all alone and the music is turned up loud. I sing with abandon, and praise God with my whole heart. I know He thinks my voice is beautiful!
Read moreHow HIV Saved Him, by Lori Hatcher
A second glance at the appointment book, however, told me something that made my heart stop. “HIV positive” the note said.
Read moreWriting Sisters: Going All Out for God
It was early one Thursday morning at the Perk Avenue coffee shop. We had been meeting weekly, writing together for a year, and were praying about what to write next.
Read moreThe Evidence, by Leah W. in East Asia
It’s funny how we tend to “hide the evidence” of our lives when we think someone on the outside might disapprove of what they see.
Read moreNew Creation by Nan Jones
Alabaster crystals cascade from heaven, drifting upon the breath of God. Their presence penetrates the winter bitterness with reminders of beauty –
Read moreMommy Goals for 2014, by Angela Mackey
During this time of the year I can’t help but think back over the year and try to remember. I try to see the growth and remember the milestones. It is marked in jeans that
Read moreMy Jesus Pin, by Mary Scro
Many years ago, I received a “Jesus is the Reason for the Season” pin for Christmas. For my first few Christmases as a new Christian, I wore it to work as a “Hey, look at
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