“I love you.” His voice reassured as he tenderly kissed my forehead. Hopeful imagination of my biological father. And a time he was absent in my life. An abandoned child dreams of a father who
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3 Letters to Honor Our Fallen Heroes
“Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who had died while serving in the United States Armed Forces” (Wikipedia). These men and women are our
Read moreFree Fall: When the Botton Drops Out of our World
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
Read moreFearful in the What-ifs or Fearless in Christ
Fearful or fearless? The choice is ours. This is a time in our world where we need to ask this question. And throughout our lives it remains a choice we make. Fear stalks us. And
Read more20 Memorable Quotes to Boost our Love
Ah, love is in the air. Yes, it’s love month. And a time we celebrate memorable love. But, most of us wish to boost the love in our lives. Because God never intended love to
Read moreSomething In Life That’s Not Overrated
“I’m not sure what all the fuss is about. That movie’s overrated.” My words came out as a frustrated howl as my friend and I left the theater. We watched a new film with four
Read moreFinding God in Thanksgiving And Keeping Him There
Thanksgiving stirs up thoughts of pilgrims, turkey and pumpkin pie. Maybe for you as well. But is finding God in the holiday possible, too? Lest we forget, we are encouraged to be thankful, count our
Read moreWhy Hope Lives Closer than You think
Jenny and I traveled during early morning hours to attend a conference near the town I grew up in. I pointed out the window to a community in the country, “My friend lives there.” It’s
Read more20 Amazing Quotes to Celebrate Our Friends
Besties. BFF’s. Life-long friends. Friend is such a wonderful and endearing term. The good Lord created us as relational beings, first with Him, then with others. So it makes since to not only understand the
Read moreNo Matter What: Remember God’s Promises
No matter what. I admit the phrase use to bother me. Because it stirred questions in my soul. Such as “No matter what!” means what exactly? Maybe to never back down. Or, never give up or give
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