A Clean Slate January 1 started out with our often-repeated routine: taking down the Christmas decorations and storing them away. Once they were out of sight, we turned our attention to cleaning and re-staging the
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I Pray in Jesus’ Name!
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” Romans 1:16 Happy
Read moreDelight, Abide and Seek
Prayer is an important and foundational component of the Christian life. It is the way we communicate with God. Prayer consists of fellowship with God, praise and worship, lament and repentance. The most familiar aspect
Read moreThe Gift That Keeps on Giving
It is Christmas every time you let God love others through you. ~ Mother Teresa The Gift The Christmas season is upon us. Wintery scenes of past Christmases flood my mind. Happy memories mingling with
Read moreThings I’m Not Thankful For
Every November in the United States, it’s traditional to focus on the theme of the holiday, Thanksgiving Day. We spend time hunting down delicious recipes and delectable words to share at the table when we
Read moreGiving Thanks in Times of Desperation
Giving thanks in times of desperation is an experience few Americans understand. As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, I’m considering how to give thanks for the past year. More than a family meal followed by a
Read moreMissing the Boat
I can remember the exact moment I decided to ditch my trimaran. We were motoring down the channel to Whittaker Creek after a turbulent passage back from Beaufort. My friend Tina lay basking in the
Read moreWhen Joy Seems Unattainable
Joy can be hard to find. Do you compare yourself to your friend who seems happy all the time? Have you asked, “Why am I not happy?! I’m a Christian! Where’s the joy?” Well, my
Read moreWhen Idalia Came to Town
Madison, Florida is a small dot on the map. Four stoplights. Around 20,000 in our whole county. We aren’t anything fancy but we are the perfect picture of small-town America. We still cover our hearts
Read moreHow to Pray with Power Using God’s Names
Prayer is so important. I don’t think the world has ever collectively felt the need to pray as we do now. Perhaps in past war times, depressions, or other pandemics, but not in recent decades.
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