Timeless clues? Beloved stories unfold in my mind. First I see the roads Jesus traveled. Then, I overhear conversations with the people he touched. I imagine his smile, his voice, and his Father above. Could
Read moreby Jean Wilund The Bad News I knew she’d be mad but I didn’t expect out of control rage from such a young child. But then again, she does take after her momma. Our daughter
Read morePure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. James 1:27 NLT One phone call, and
Read moreThe moon hangs white, like a frosted ornament, out my window. The ocean, in ear shot, rumbles like the tummy of the world digesting our history. The human, the animal, the natural and the spiritual
Read moreA mountainside pond reflects the stars a world above the crashing surf. A bird’s eye view spans the distance. The nest, a found home in the wind. The song of the fox, the howl of
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“For better or worse.” I meant those words when I said them, but I was really hoping for the “happily ever after” I’d heard of in every fairy tale since I was little. I had
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I love you. When we say it to anyone, there’s no bells and whistles in the phrase per se. Yet, if we read between the lines through our personal lens about love, we often hear
Read moreSeveral years ago, I attended a Celebration of Life service for a friend’s adult daughter. It was a beautiful service, with a touching time of fellowship afterward. But even as we celebrated her life, the
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I’ve been on the receiving end of sweet selfless love since my wedding day 20 years ago. Corey has got loving me figured out. Want to make your wife feel loved? Read on. 20 ways
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Wounds of the heart can grow bitterness. Ugliness. Anguish, or distress.
Or … wounds of the heart can grow good seeds of grain, crushed to produce life-giving bread to feed others. Deep faith can grow with roots steady and strong. Eyes can open to see abounding grace and the abiding presence of the Lord.
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