2 Peter 3:18 – Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. Eighteen month old boys
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Stars, Stripes, and Freedom
Tears. I couldn’t swipe them away fast enough. We stood in the Chicago airport, watching as recent Naval recruits said goodbye to their families. “We only had four days before they’re shipping you out,” one
Read moreTide Fool
What I read, hand shading the gold glint of the ocean, is my scribbled pocket book of hope. A smooth cold rock turns in my hand, like the chorus of a secret sacred song.
Read moreAs the deer pants for water. . .
From the psalmist we read: As the deer pants for streams of water,so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? My
Read moreHighway to Freedom
For many people, freedom simply means the absence of bondage. But to truly be free means you understand who you are in Christ by finding your purpose.
Read moreFace Your Fear – Andrea Merrell
“No problem, it’s just rain and slush,” my friend said with a smirk. “If you can’t handle this, how are you going to handle the tribulation?” “I’m not planning to be here for the tribulation,”
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 moreFreedom in the Middle East? – Susan Stilwell
Freedom in the Middle East? One of the first things I do in the morning is to check news headlines. I was out of the country during the month of June and I’m trying to catch
Read moreThe Local Church
We are encouraged to tithe/support our local church, especially if we donate to larger, international organizations. Local church usually translates to the church we attend, but what if we took it to mean the church
Read moreAtlas Girl – Finding Faith in Unexpected Places
When I had the opportunity to review Atlas Girl, I took it because part of her tagline is “Finding Home in the Last Place I Thought to Look.” Having been on the move with my husband and our family for the past six years, I’ve found myself longing for a place to call home. Emily’s tagline caught my attention, and I wondered how far she had to travel to find “home.” I wondered if our stories would mingle.
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