On July 4th, the United States of America celebrates her freedom, a freedom won originally from England, but a freedom that continues to cost men and women their lives. Our original march toward freedom was
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A Baby for Christmas
For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah
Read moreWhen The Bad News and the Good News Are the Same News
by Jean Wilund The Bad News I knew she’d be mad but I didn’t expect out of control rage from such a young child. But then again, she does take after her momma. Our daughter
Read moreWhy Did God Want Children? Snickering in the Trunk. Freaking Out in the Yard.
by Jean Wilund Why did we want children? My friend Bev and I often asked each other this question. Usually with a laugh, and especially when our young daughters played together. My Carolyn and her
Read moreIs That Your Final Answer?
The tense music begins as game show host Regis Philbin stares into the eyes of the contestant. “Is that your final answer?” he asks. The once-confident contestant now second-guesses everything she ever knew. If she picks
Read moreThanking God Properly
He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk! Then, walking, leaping, and praising God, he went into the Temple with them. Acts 3:8 NLT Giving thanks when both of my children left
Read moreThe Prodigal Son Isn’t the Gospel
The parable of the Prodigal Son recorded in Luke 15:11-32 is a powerful illustration. A month ago, I wrote on how Jesus told it to tell the depth of God’s love, grace, and mercy. I
Read moreThe Resurrection: what it means and what it doesn’t.
This weekend we celebrate the unfathomable: the Son of God’s sinless and selfless life on earth, His sacrifice and substitutionary death for our sin, and His defeat of death, hell and the grave. His resurrection
Read moreEmpty Boxes
An empty box represents a curiosity of the unknown to the observer. An empty box could represent the remnant of an exhilarating gift that brought great joy to the receiver, or it could represent an
Read moreAssuming the Crash Position by Susan May Warren
Not long ago, on a flight from Los Angeles to Atlanta, my plane lost an engine. It didn’t actually get “lost.” We knew where it was. Located right beneath my seat in row 36. Apparently,
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