Even during those times when our circumstances are anything but good, we can be grateful because God’s goodness doesn’t change.
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What Kind of Leader Are We?
Throughout history we find examples of different types of leaders. We find examples of leaders who put the good of country and welfare of others before self. We find examples of leaders who sought personal
Read moreJesus is Our Hope in the Dark
Have you ever found yourself in the dark without electricity? If you live in areas where storms can knock out your power in an instant, perhaps your answer is yes. Seems everywhere I’ve lived, with
Read moreFriends Held up Moses’ arms
Among the many stories of the Israelites’ wanderings through the wilderness recorded in the Bible, the story of Moses, Aaron, and Hur in the battle against the Amalekites at Rephidim is one of my favorites.
Read moreHonoring God and Country
As the daughter of a career naval officer, I grew up around Navy bases. I also grew up in a church-going Christian family. So honoring God and country was part of who I was. It’s
Read moreStrength Found in Another’s Presence
Strength can be found in difficult times when we are assured of another’s presence, wouldn’t you agree? As a child, just knowing a trusted adult is within hollering distance, often was enough to take care
Read moreFamily. How Do You Define it?
Look around. It might surprise you how God can use you as a fill-in family member to someone who desperately needs one.
Read morePeace-Stealers
Peace. Is it just me, or do you find it increasingly difficult to actually feel peaceful in a world which constantly shouts everything except peace? I won’t enumerate the various threats to our peace. I’m
Read moreRespond With Gentleness
Possibly, if you are like me, the last thing you feel like doing when someone hurts you is respond with gentleness. Especially when we feel justified in responding in a way that will inflict as
Read moreLoving Prickly People
Perhaps you have heard them called irritating, sandpaper, or prickly people. They are those we come in contact with who are difficult to love. As Christ-followers, we know we are called to love unconditionally in
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