Do you know anyone who struggles to trust God? They can’t see the logic in His commandments or how they apply to them. Maybe you’ve felt like your heavenly Father has more important situations to handle than your needs. Why do some people trust God easily while others...
"And don’t say, 'Now I can pay them back for what they’ve done to me! I’ll get even with them!'” (Proverbs 24:29 NLT) Have you ever noticed how the lovely colors and features of some fishing lures give them a jewelry-like beauty? But every lure, even the beautiful...
“Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” ~ William Barkley[1] We’ve read stories of how when others forgave heinous crimes, love and compassion for the wrongdoer replaced their former bitterness. But what if we've tried to forgive and that hasn’t been our...
Yvonne Morgan's mission trips continue to impact her. I'm delighted to have her share with us about her new children's book and why she writes children's books. Why I Write Children’s Books As my grandchildren grew, I started writing children’s books. I wanted them to...
When I was little, I loved having Daddy put me on his shoulders, especially if we were swimming in a pool. Maybe you remember a parent carrying you to bed when you were sick or had fallen asleep in the car. When Corrie, our yellow lab, could no longer negotiate steps,...
I doubly feel the swiftness of passing years in January. The month not only marks a new calendar year; it’s my birthday month. A couple of years ago I listed 15 Bible verses on aging that seemed to resonate with people. Today let's address some fears and challenges...
A new year brings the hope of a fresh start. Today my friend Paula Neall Coleman tells how she found freedom from out-of-control emotions and behaviors. We can too. Comment for a chance to win a copy of her new book Experience the Freedom You Already Have in Christ in...
During my nineteenth summer, my girlfriend and I visited my aunt’s family in Sweden. They took us to Dalarna for their historic Midsummer festival. We stayed in a charming stuga (cottage) by a clear lake surrounded by trees and wildflowers. Having come from Georgia...
Larry and I are grateful for you, our friends and family. May you enjoy a wonderful Christmas as we celebrate God's greatest gift, Jesus! Merry Christmas! &
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