by Cathy Baker Even as a young girl I prayed I wouldn’t lose my grandparents in December. Both sets lived nearby and played a major role in my upbringing, as well as making Christmas a
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One Life Can Change Everything
Twenty-six years ago, I was directed to a newly formed “New Beginnings” Sunday School class. My wounds, still fresh from a punt kick to the heart, made me wonder if I’d ever fit into a
Read moreWhy Discernment Is Inspiring
Discernment isn’t a comfortable word, and some might even venture to say it’s not all that inspiring either, but I believe it to be one of the most uplifting words in the Bible. If you’ve
Read moreWhy Receiving Forgiveness is As Vital as Giving It
The mark of a true disciple is joyful and consistent acceptance of God’s gracious gift of forgiveness. With each grandchild, I’ve patiently waited for the most blessed word God ever created to be uttered from
Read moreRedeeming Our Time Brings A Quiet Heart
See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5: 15, 16 Mary Slessor was a young single woman who left Scotland at
Read moreHow Honor Matured Through One Simple Text Message
It began with a prayer journal entry—my asking God if writing was His desire for me. You see, in recent years I’ve struggled with guilt. For twenty years I felt called to teach adult bible
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