More than any other Easter, the resurrection power of God is afresh in my mind. The empty tomb is a reminder that God is not quarantined and hope is not canceled. Neither this pandemic nor
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Tag: Red Chair Moments
When Christ Moves Into the Neighborhood
When Christ moves Into neighborhood lives are changed. Imagine the potential impact if we lived out the call to show our neighbors Christ.
Read moreGod is Present In the Middle of Our Mess
Messy lives. Messy relationships. Messy problems. God is present in the middle of our mess. Messy piles of problems surrounded this year. Like a mental game of the wooden block building game, I picked up
Read more12 Servant Leadership Quotes
“True leadership is servanthood. Put the interests of others at the center of your decisions.” —Dave Ramsey “Leadership is neither a showmanship, nor a dictatorship. Leadership is a stewardship and a partnership.”—Rick Warren “Character is
Read more10 Friendship quotes
Creased from multiple folding, my daughter tucked her class schedule into her back pocket. She and my husband are off to her 9th-grade orientation. August is a month of eager expectation for friendships. In honor
Read moreDad: The Strong but Silent Type
“My dad is stronger than your dad.” “Oh yeah!” “Yeah!” “My dad is so strong; he can wrestle an alligator with his left arm while hitting a home run with his right arm. Beat that!”
Read moreHow to Be Kind to Yourself
Do you know how to be kind to yourself? A few months ago, I experienced a severe flare-up. My usual bag of tricks lays empty, so I texted a friend for prayer support. My friend
Read moreGratitude is Always in Season
By April Dawn White I am blessed to live in an area of the country with four distinct seasons. Garden flags, front door wreaths, and table quilted table runners are displayed for their specific season.
Read moreShowing Up is Half the Battle
By April White In life, showing up is half the battle. I pulled into the parking lot of my small but efficient fitness facility open 24/7. As I stepped out of the car, an exasperated
Read moreRest is the Treatment
~By April Dawn White Despite my daughters resting position, white enamel drums chattered as I checked her temperature, 103.1°F. My fingers gently swept the hair away from her crimson face as I whispered, “Honey, brush
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