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Posted on July 20, 2020May 30, 2020 Faith

When It Looks Like Jesus Gave Up…

People jeered as they looked at the man who’d performed miracles too good to be true and made lofty claims about his own power. For... Read more

Posted on March 31, 2020March 27, 2020 Faith Life of Faith

Dealing With What You Didn’t Choose

One of the greatest evidences of sin, in my experience, is this: Victims must confess the crimes committed against them. For criminals to go behind... Read more

Posted on February 11, 2020January 31, 2020 Faith

3 Laws of Change

Her wrinkled hand clasped my arm for stability as we took a slight step down. “I need help ever since it happened,” she said apologetically.... Read more

Posted on August 13, 2019August 8, 2019 Book Reviews

Paradox of Perfection Book Review

“Umm…” My husband said hesitantly as he reviewed a recent work project of mine, “Did you want me to give feedback on this?” Taking a... Read more

Posted on April 23, 2019April 16, 2019 Faith Paying the Price

What Does It Cost Me? (Mini-Series Part II)

He plucked at his fingernails with his arms crossed. Defiant young eyes averted and glazed over in anticipation of another scolding. At the end of... Read more

Posted on April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 Paying the Price

Who is Paying the Price? (Mini-Series)

When my guy and I were first married, we lived and worked in an inn. Our “front” door opened into the front office. Guests checking... Read more

Posted on April 2, 2019March 15, 2019 Faith

Don’t Flush!

Rushing down the sidewalk after a few too many hours on road with stops, I couldn’t wait to reach the bathroom. Slamming the stall door... Read more

Sometimes we mistake treasure as trash in faith
Posted on March 5, 2019February 15, 2019 Faith

Prospecting for Treasure

It was 1866. The Yogo Gulch in Montana was full of prospectors. They came for gold, but found disappointment. All that stood out in their... Read more

Prayer isn't always about the words you say.
Posted on December 2, 2018September 14, 2018 My Faith Radio

Prayer Isn’t Always About Words

The Bible doesn’t give us one succinct definition of prayer. We read in various passages about people praying on their knees or standing up. Others... Read more

Posted on November 18, 2018September 23, 2018 My Faith Radio

When Gratitude Isn’t Appealing

Oh, there are things we don’t want to be thankful for. Car problems. Bad days at work. Loved one’s disagreeing with us or pointing out... Read more

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