This year, I celebrated Independence Day in Plains, Georgia. It was a perfect day. My family and I are new to the area, and I thought it would be fun to attend the festival. I
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Patriotic Traditions
No matter which nation we pledge our allegiance to, in reality, we are “strangers and exiles on the earth.”
Read moreFinding Real Freedom in the Truth of God
By me kings reign and rulers make laws that are just; by me princes govern, and all nobles who rule on earth. Proverbs 8:15, 16 Finding real freedom is impossible without the protection and control of
Read moreWho God is Equals What God Does
God is…. During college, I worked at a jewelry store in a local mall. So, I learned the cuts and fascinating facets of diamonds and other gems. The multi-faceted parts of these stones make each
Read moreFather’s Day . . . With and Without Dad
Today my dad stopped by. No occasion. He just happened to be in my part of town after a haircut. We sat on my sun-drenched patio, enjoying light conversation. He’s enjoying the DVD episodes of
Read moreThe Impact of a Father
Growing up in a godly household I look back and realize how privileged I was. There was never a moment, not even for a second that I feared my parents would seperate. This was
Read moreOur Heavenly Father Who Calms All Storms
With the approach of Father’s Day, bittersweet memories rush in. The sensation of being carried in my father’s arms when I was too tired to walk. Warmth. Safety. Security. Love. Remembering the Love of My
Read moreThe Goodness and Love of my Father
When goodness and love fill a father’s gigantic heart… With Father’s Day approaching, childhood memories remind me how blessed I am to say I had a kind and generous dad. The goodness and love of
Read moreFatherly advice
I hear and read it often: abuse begets abuse. The victim becomes the abuser. I understand the tendencies, but I have to declare that the quote is not a physical law. I am one who
Read moreMom’s Never-Failing Gift
I had settled into my dorm room, survived the first few weeks of life away from home, and established a routine for classes and study. With a mixture of excitement and uncertainty, I looked forward
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