Broken relationships hurt. The search for answers feels like grasping at fog. As years pass and circumstances fail to change, the hope of reconciliation fades. God alone can heal a family, but His methods are
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When the phone rang, we knew something had happened. My wife talks with her mom nightly, but when her mom called at 8:30 one Sunday morning, we knew something was amiss. My father-in-law had fallen
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Who doesn’t like the 23rd Psalm and the idyllic pastoral scene that passes through the mind as you hear the words? I think David might object to his psalm being a mainstay in funerals, but
Read moreSome days, we just want to get back to normal. No drama. No surprises. Just ordinary, predictable routines and foreseeable outcomes. As I sipped hot tea with my Bible on my lap, the uncertainty around
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by Norma Gail When trials strike and events are beyond our control, peace is difficult to come by. Job, a biblical expert on life turned upside-down, is one of my favorites. However, there was a
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Despite his actions, I did what I always do. Driving to the school where I teach takes about ten minutes. One morning as I puttered along, I noticed a snazzy Range Rover behind me. It
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Has your gut dropped about what’s ahead? Maybe you’ve lost a little sleep, too? We dread potential situations. When the check engine light comes on, we’re sure the car is about to blow up. Or
Read moreby 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 more“Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” And they left their nets at once and followed him. Matthew 4:19-20 NLT The day was normal, until . . . “I
Read moreThe second is equally important: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Mark 12:31 NLT The note clung tightly to the storm door, held there by a piece of strong tape used by the delivery person. The
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