This New Year has me thinking about new beginnings. Do you ever wish you could have a new beginning—a do over? I sometimes wish I could go back to when I was 17 (knowing what
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Tag: Christian Living
Finding True Gratitude Amid Chaos and Blessings
If my gratitude is sincere, it is an act of worship. Songs and prayers of thanks and praise resonate within my soul and rise above the mountaintops, toward heaven . . . Sincere gratitude and
Read moreDare to be Different
We’ve all seen them. We may occasionally be one of them. At church, we act one way. When we exit the sanctuary, we leave our Sunday behavior behind. How easily we slip into such conduct
Read moreAdoption, It’s a Beautiful Thing!
Adoption . . . it’s a beautiful thing. Many of us know people who’ve adopted children into their families. Whether it’s an infant, an older child, or a teen, they immediately become a permanent part
Read moreAutumn’s Harvest and The Giver of all Seasons
Rustle, rustle, autumn’s here. So, wander in the magic, and keep hope near. —Angie Weiland-Crosby Remembering the seasons, and letting go I’ve noticed, with each passing year, the seasons slip away like youth, my figure,
Read moreEssential Questions for Believers
My life has been a bit crazy lately. In the last month, we’ve had a death in the family, celebrated our daughter’s pregnancy with an elaborate baby shower, traveled internationally, and begun a remodeling project
Read moreThe Contrast
Do we follow the messages of the world or the example of our Savior? The contrast leaves no room for in-between. It’s a dog-eat-dog world! Look out for number one. “Therefore, as we have
Read moreDead Plants and Eternal Life
My skill with plants is less than stellar. Currently, the plants on my front porch, meant to warmly welcome guests with a splash of bright, vibrant color, are dead as doornails, wilted beyond recognition. They’ve
Read moreHoly Spirit Filled — Moving in the Power of Jesus
Holy Spirit Filled… It was a humid Tuesday morning in New Orleans, and Darryl had just started his shift at the community center, as he had for the past decade. But that morning felt different.
Read moreA Place Where Peace and Sorrow Meet
May we grow and learn even in a place where peace and sorrow meet
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