Even during this unpredictable year, the month of October still has a fascinating way about her. A crispness in the air. A fresh start. A much-anticipated change in weather, routine and outlook. The arrival of
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Deep Wounds Heal Slowly
by Norma Gail Wounds Deep wounds heal slowly. I plunged my gloved hands into the suppurating wound and attempted to distract my patient from the pain, embarrassment, and agony of amputation. Never again would his
Read moreIn the Light of Change
Death rears its head in many forms. The recent shooting in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill district hit a little too close to home. Last year, it was Las Vegas and the other numerous places. But most
Read moreA New Heart . . . No Band-aids Needed
God in His great love for us doesn’t dust off our old hearts or patch it with Band-aids, He creates, makes something new that never existed before—a new heart.
Read moreBreaking Through to New Life
Yes, we all have high places that God has prepared for us to tread—live, flourish, enjoy, produce—and just because we may be in an unproductive season, that doesn’t mean that we will stay there.
Read moreKeepsake Friends by Verna Bowman
Spending time with friends is an extravagant gift . . . You know, the kind of friends who love to chat over God and miracles and the deep meaning of life . . . those kind.
Read moreThings I’ve Learned From Loss by Gail Cooper
It’s funny the things that well up inside you after experiencing loss of any kind. You begin to look at things through a different lens and you rarely take things for granted. But why does it take tragedy to see the beauty in simple things?
Read moreWhat If You Don’t Have a Life-Changing Testimony?
I’ll never forget the first time I realized God was calling me to ministry. It wasn’t a call I wanted to hear.
Read moreMoms Can’t Always Make It Better: Breath From Heaven
“This will sting for a few seconds.” I blew my breath on the newly scraped flesh. I ran toward my five-year-old as he limped nearer. Tears flowing down his cheeks increased with the sight of
Read moreWhat Happens When You Meet With God in Your Sanctuary?
I had quite the conversation with the Lord on that crisp spring morning. I met Him in my sanctuary – my beloved porch swing with its soothing, squeaky melody. A gentle breeze stirred the treetops
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