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Posted on March 4, 2016 Book Reviews Faith Growing in Christ Loving Others

Peace for a Lifetime Review-It’s Possible!

You and I pick up books for a variety of reasons. To be entertained. To understand more deeply something we know. To get lost in... Read more

Posted on February 25, 2016 Faith Growing in Christ Loving Others

What If My Best…

What if my best is simple? More than a writer, I’m a thinker. My brain is constantly active- digging, absorbing, sorting, putting together, observing, etc.... Read more

Posted on February 17, 2016 Faith Loving Others

The Kindness Kind of Fruit

Among the many fruits listed in Galatian 5:22, kindness is one that often seems to be overlooked. Patience? We’re glad to pray for more of... Read more

Posted on February 10, 2016 Faith Loving Others

Valentine’s and Trash?

On our first Valentine’s Day together, my now-husband gave me a box of trash. I’m not kidding. He walked around our college campus and picked... Read more

Posted on February 3, 2016 Faith Loving Others

Listening In Clarity

Sometimes I think we’re more accustomed to noise than we are to quiet. The loud must be important. We think that if it is said... Read more

Posted on January 28, 2016 Faith Growing in Christ Loving Others

What You’ll Find In a Stronghold

“The LORD is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble, And He knows those who take refuge in Him.” –Nahum 1:7 A refuge, by... Read more

Posted on January 25, 2016 Faith Growing in Christ Loving Others

What in Your Life is Ruthless?

The headache that comes back again and again. A chronic illness that knocks you off your feet without regard for where you’re headed or how... Read more

Posted on January 15, 2016 Faith Growing in Christ Loving Others

Peace With Who I Am Not

When Lisa Murray asked me to be a part of her book launch team for Peace For a Lifetime, I didn’t know what to expect.... Read more

Posted on January 13, 2016 Faith Loving Others

Bringing the Old Into the New

  Living anew amongst old things is tough. Young people working in offices filled with pre-dominantly middle-aged adults know all about that. It’s hard to... Read more

Posted on January 6, 2016 Faith Guest Posts Loving Others

I Do! But How Did I Do It?

  Confessions of a Bride on a Budget Guest Posted by the lovely Maggie Miller A newlywed, Maggie has been blessed by the Lord with... Read more

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