“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5 NIV). When I was eight years old, I read Bible verses that explained God’s love, my sin, Jesus’ sacrifice, and my need to
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Finding Balance
“Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus” (Mark 10:50 NIV). “Jump! I’ll catch you.” From early childhood, when I heard those words, I usually jumped. Was I scared? Often,
Read morePearls Are Always Appropriate – Unless You’re the Oyster
Jackie Kennedy said, “Pearls are always appropriate.” But perhaps they aren’t if you’re the oyster. Pearls are the only gemstone created by a living creature. Diamonds are formed out of dead things turned into coal
Read moreWhen life isn’t fair
Let’s face it, life isn’t fair. In fact, it can be downright cruel. My prayer journal is filled with requests that break my heart and challenge my hope. As followers of Christ, we know this life
Read moreJessica Years 01, Month 2 – October 2011
It is almost October and I am in Kroger’s, looking for canned pumpkin. Here’s the situation. I’ve just lost my steady employment, so I’m only buying necessities. I won’t be home until 6 and my
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