I sat twirling my wedding band in the still of the morning. Sweet memories rose on waves of tears crashing against my new normal — a normal defined by the talons of adultery. My husband
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Check Yes or No
I recently cleared 479 reminders out of my electronic calendar. Some of them were more than a year old; some of them I had been “snoozing” daily for months. As I read through each item,
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 moreImmeasurable love
The love of God is simply immeasurable. His love has no boundaries, and His love has no faults. On our worst day in this life, God’s love does not stop or relinquish. He loves us
Read moreJump in with Both Feet and Make a Big Splash!
My bare feet made their way up the ladder, mortified to back out now. A jump from the high diving board. Could I pull it off with this quiet, secret fear of heights? A public
Read moreAre You in a Life Storm?
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor The dark ominous clouds billowed along the crest of the mountain ridge. I watched from the sanctuary of my front porch, eager to see the progression of the storm, eager to
Read moreOn the Road to Success
We were on the road to Success. Literally, I mean. We were driving along route 62 East across Arkansas when we crossed a junction with a township sign pointing to Success. This prompted the conjecture
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 moreSilken Fingers Wrapped Around Mine
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor I cradled my infant daughter close to my breast, her silken fingers wrapped around mine. I felt each breath as her tiny chest rose and fell, filling me with wonder at
Read moreWhere I’m From – Family Heritage
Most writers and lovers of poetry are familiar with George Ella Lyons poem Where I’m From. In a series of short simple phrases she captures her heritage and stirs vivid pictures of her youth. We’re all from
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