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Staying Positive in a Negative World

January 22, 2021 Diana Derringer Fire Starters, hope

We’ve all seen them — those people who smile through the worst storm, encourage others when life kicks them in the teeth, and always respond, “Great,” when asked, “How are you?” How do they do

God’s Protection Warms My Heart in Troubled Times

January 21, 2021 Norma Gail Faith, Fire Starters, inspire a fire

God’s protection surrounds us with a great army even though we live in troubled times. The cold winds of anger and hatred cannot touch a child of God nestled close to the heart of our

The Mystery of Winter’s Wonder and the Beginning of all Things New (Part 1)

January 4, 2021 Joann Claypoole Blog, Christian Living, Culture, Devotions, Faith, Family, Featured, Fire Starters, hope, Hope for tomorrow, Inspiration, inspire a fire, Joann Claypoole, Spiritual Growth

In the beginning… God created the heavens and the earth. Maybe that’s why there’s something magical about the way winter’s first snowflakes swirl and dance with the wind before they touch the ground. I’ve wondered

The Mystery of the Great Fullness of the Holy Spirit

November 13, 2020 Joann Claypoole Blog, Christian Living, Culture, Devotions, discipleship, Faith, Family, Featured, Finding God's Presence, Fire Starters, God's Glory, Greatfulness, Hope for tomorrow, Inspiration, inspire a fire, Joann Claypoole, Prayer, Spiritual Growth, Thankfulness, thanksgiving, Trust, Worship

The mystery of what and who? There’s a mysterious, uneasy stirring deep within my soul these days. I search for clues—hunt for answers. Uncommon questions remain. One piques my brain: Is gratefulness and great fullness

Like a Shower of Leaves

November 10, 2020 Janet Beagle Blog, Fire Starters

I had forgotten the sound, but I remember it now. Standing in a New England woods, watching the autumn leaves drift through the canopy, I flash back. I remember tumbling through giant piles of leaves,

Whispering Hope

October 21, 2020 Janet Morris Grimes Anticipation, autumn glory, Fire Starters, Redemption

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

Lead Us to the Cross

October 9, 2020 Joann Claypoole autumn glory, Blog, Christian Living, Culture, Devotions, Faith, Featured, Fire Starters, God's Glory, Greatfulness, Hope for tomorrow, Inspiration, inspire a fire, Joann Claypoole, Leadership, Prayer, Relationships, Relationships, Trust

2020: A historical year by epic proportions, or a calling to be led? All the world will remember—no matter how much we try to forget. Autumn is my favorite season of the year. I’m writing

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