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Mad Glasses

January 28, 2020 Michelle Heed Dying to Self, Faith, Fire Starters

I was mad and felt used. A kid was stealing MY mangoes from MY tree. This happens regularly, but this time differed. The child was lightning-quick and was dressed in black—almost imp-like. As I worked

Something In Life That’s Not Overrated

January 27, 2020 Karen Friday Blog, Fire Starters, inspire a fire

“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

Spiritual, Religious, or New Life?

January 20, 2020 Ava Pennington Fire Starters, Who Am I?

As we move into the new year, many of us establish new year’s resolutions. We want to be better people. Perhaps even more spiritual or religious. But what about wanting new life? But is being

With the Hope of God Comes Peace of Mind

January 17, 2020 Nan Jones Fire Starters, The Hope of God

Hope lives in the scraggly branches reaching toward the winter blue sky. Skeletons of life waiting. Knowing. Knowing that come spring, life will begin anew.

To My Future Former Self

January 14, 2020 Janet Beagle Fire Starters

RE: My Advice Date: January 2020 I know you cringe when someone tells you to keep your chin up and everything will be fine. I know what you’re thinking: “You have no idea how this

The warmth of winter and all its wonders

January 10, 2020 Joann Claypoole Blog, Culture, Devotions, Faith, Family, Featured, Fire Starters, Greatfulness, hope, Hope for tomorrow, Inspiration, inspire a fire, Joann Claypoole, Love, parenting, Relationships, Rest, Thankfulness

Stories by the fireside… We didn’t have a fireplace in our New York City apartment, although my dad continued his fireside storytelling tradition throughout the winter months—minus the crackling fire of course. I remember many

consider your ways

January 8, 2020 Rhett Wilson discipleship, Faith, Finances, inspire a fire, Prayer

“Now, the Lord of Armies says this: “Think carefully about your ways.” Haggai 1:5 “Even those most faithful to God occasionally need to pause and think about the direction of their lives.” – Don Whitney[1] We bought the television from

Hope for a New Year

January 4, 2020 Martin Wiles Faith, Fire Starters, Holiday

Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and

New to Who, ME ?

January 3, 2020 Will Schmit Fire Starters

New year, new friends. Sounds like a resolution doesn’t it? In a world of rising hate crime statistics it may be more like a revolution. Conversations, without the added agenda of conversion, maybe the weakest

Choir Practice

December 26, 2019 Will Schmit Fire Starters

His constant constellation Is home to the Worthy Star Watching over the lonely. The night, silent again Throbs in stellar concert. Midnight, clear. Shepherds await the returning angels, Tell us where and when To stand.