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Free Fall: When the Botton Drops Out of our World

April 27, 2020 Karen Friday Blog, Fire Starters, hope, inspire a fire

Free Fall: When the Bottom Falls Our of Our World, Photo by Colton Sturgeon on Unsplash

Strapping in with other thrill-seekers and launching to soaring heights, the entire park visible from the top. I braced myself for the free fall and gripped the sidebar until my knuckles turned white. But when

Can We Truly Know Peace Without Also Knowing Fear

April 18, 2020 Kim Harms Fire Starters

Thursday, June 14, 7:15 a.m. The storm has turned the highway into a river. White-knuckled and blinded by the pounding rain on my windshield, I want to be anywhere but here. I pray for the

When Trials Strike: A Lesson from Job

April 16, 2020 Norma Gail Fire Starters, Hope for tomorrow

by Norma Gail When trials strike and events are beyond our control, peace is difficult to come by. Job, a biblical expert on life turned upside-down, is one of my favorites. However, there was a

Stress Scratched

March 24, 2020 Michelle Heed Depression, Faith, Fire Starters, Testimony

Has your gut dropped about what’s ahead? Maybe you’ve lost a little sleep, too? We dread potential situations. When the check engine light comes on, we’re sure the car is about to blow up. Or

Mom’s Get Scared too

March 21, 2020 Kim Harms Faith, Fire Starters

It was probably a decade ago now. But I remember the anxiousness of that night. Corey’s gear was packed. I knew how important these bi-annual adventure trips were to my husband, but I hated the

In All Things

November 9, 2018 Joann Claypoole Blog, Culture, Devotions, Featured, Fire Starters, Inspiration, inspire a fire, Thankfulness, thanksgiving, Worship

I may have bitten off more than I can chew and it’s not even Thanksgiving yet. While I believe the abundance of my favorite season’s harvest means more than picking apples in North Carolina, baking

I Will Not Be A Fearmonger

October 2, 2016 Jen Weaver Culture, Faith, Fire Starters

I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there are a lot of things that provoke fear these days. From wars and sicknesses to making mistakes and facing unforeseeable events—our lives are constantly under attack. And I’m

Are You Skydiving or Flying? by Edie Melson

March 4, 2016 Vonda Skelton Blog, Culture, Faith

One thing I know is that when I’m at my weakest God’s glory increases so that’s why agreed but I feel pretty inept.

How Much Does It Cost to Encourage Others?

September 4, 2015 Vonda Skelton Blog, Faith, Relationships

It was years ago, my first attempt at singing a solo in a previous church. Our church was at a fragile crossroad, teetering on the edge of survival. But the words were just what we needed to hear—a message of hope and confidence in the power of God. A reminder that He was still in control. I decided it was worth the cost.

Coming In Last

February 22, 2015 Lynn Huggins Blackburn Devotions, Faith

Deuteronomy 31:6 ~ Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.