To love Jesus well means to follow his example, to represent him well, to honor him in everything I say and do. It means to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our world.
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A Call to Care
Even before he received the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, my Dad uncharacteristically began to display a rollercoaster of emotions. Every day with him became an adventure. Many early mornings he feverishly focused on leaving for
Read moreThe Price of Freedom
July. Barbecues and fireflies. Pool parties and fireworks. Lots of fireworks. July fourth has passed, but each evening the night air resounds with evidence of leftover fireworks stashes being depleted. Celebrating the birth of our
Read moreSacrificing More Than A Life
There are some members of our armed forces who give the ultimate sacrifice, their life. However, all service members make sacrifices for their country. Whether they are in training or on an assignment, these men
Read moreThe Vietnam War Gave My Brother His Name
Keith. That’s the name of my dad’s best boyhood friend. It’s also my brother’s name. My brother carries Keith’s name because Keith Kahlstorf was only allowed to carry it for a short time. The Vietnam
Read moreThe Horse Trade
I never thought this day would come. Nor had I expected the heartache to be as intense. The feed bin was empty. The water bucket was gone. Everything had been cleaned and swept away. The
Read moreWhat Can I Do For You?
In the best relationships, there comes a time when it crosses over an important threshold. It is that threshold that takes it from being temporary or seasonal to something permanent, everlasting. From something that feels
Read moreThree Scripted Words That Changed Eternity
I’ve always loved drama. From the time I was a little girl, sitting in front of a black and white TV, I knew that movies and scripts could reach down inside and grab a part of the soul that few things could ever touch. By the time I was a teenager, I knew the power of the stage, the power of scripted words. And nothing proved it better than Frank Zeffirelli’s movie, Romeo and Juliet. The story. The costumes. The music. The words. I was captivated! I must have watched it a hundred times, and yet each time, it was as if I were seeing it afresh, anew.
Read moreFighting Fear: Winning the War at Home
Today, war is a part of life. It touches every family, as more and more have someone they care about serving in the military.
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