Fellow Christ-followers, we can boldly pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America because our allegiance first lies with Christ.
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If Trees Could Talk
For about 20 years my husband and I enjoyed the benefits of a small orchard. Nothing satisfies quite like fresh fruit still warm from the morning sun. However, every spring, in order to achieve maximum
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The good fig provides pride, shade, and fruit. The family bicycle glides under a branch, to rest. Whether the day is done, or just begun, the tree houses the thrush. At the corner lot, a
Read moreMy Son, the Daddy
Isolation during the pandemic has been stressful, to say the least. Some of us are totally alone, since we have no family in the house with us. Others feel trapped at home with energetic or
Read moreA Father Who Never Leaves His Child
“I love you.” His voice reassured as he tenderly kissed my forehead. Hopeful imagination of my biological father. And a time he was absent in my life. An abandoned child dreams of a father who
Read moreThe Father of Lights Has No Shadow of Turning
Sunlight blazed from the summer sky filling the earth with heaven’s light. Blue and I walked along our country road — Blue sniffing out critters, me whispering prayers and finding refuge beneath my Father’s wing.
The Spirit of God made His Presence known all about me as the gentle breeze whispered through the pines.
Read moreIntegrity: The Legacy of a Loving Father
Integrity, love, and faith were the legacy of my father. Integrity is a sorely lacking trait in our world. Politicians, businessmen, educators, even some in the ministry handle the truth like a novel where the
Read moreA Word Hug For MY Dad
“Hug your reader with your words.” That’s what Cec Murphey said. Hug your dad with your words. That’s what the quiet voice in my head echoed back to me. My dad is not a hugger.
Read moreBrushstrokes of a Father
My mother would be proud of him. Seven years ago, ill with cancer and waning in strength, she surprised my dad by asking me to take her to his art show at the local senior
Read morePetrified
Petrified. Do we get stuck in the fear of failing? Does cautious anxiety strip us of blessings? Friends from America came to the African village where my husband and I serve as missionaries, bringing with
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