In the beginning, God created the human family to have companionship with Him, but He gave them the ability to choose. At a certain point in their relationship with God, Adam and Eve exercised free choice and walked away from Him. As a result of this sin, humanity — all Adam’s offspring — became separated…
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From Black to Bling
Reflecting the image of Christ. by Jennifer Young As I clasped the flower necklace, slipped on my pink wedge shoes, and threw the bright green purse over my shoulder, I took one last look in the full-length mirror and smiled. I was looking at a new reflection — a reflection transformed from the inside…
Through the Ears of a Child
Learning to trust God — without all the answers. by Rebecca Willman Gernon Organization and perfectionism ruled my life. Even my relationship with God was compartmentalized. He was in charge of my soul; I was in charge of my life — a very busy life, with no room for additional challenges. But God had…
Through the Ears of a Child: Recommended resources
If you have a deaf child or deaf family member, visit Gallaudet University Press (http://gupress.gallaudet.edu/). It is the only university for the deaf in the world and has the newest information on deafness. If you are deaf or wish to be in contact with those who are deaf in your area, visit www.deaflinx.com/DeafCommunity/chat.html. This site…
The Path of Most Resistance
The persistent pursuit of the Hound of Heaven. by Roger Palms Not me! I didn’t want anything to do with Christianity. That was religion, and religion was for people who couldn’t stand on their own two feet. I was a student, attending Wayne State University in Detroit, when everything began to change. It started…
How to Climb a Mountain
(when you want to sit and cry)Guidelines for dealing with the businessof a loved one’s death. by Ann Peachman So this is what executor means. I guess I signed up for this. When my husband died after an intense year of illness, I was physically and emotionally exhausted. During that year, I had taken…
Finishing Touches
Learning to survive a shipwrecked faith. by David G. Hawkins My wife of 50 years, Norma Jean, dies in September. She is cremated in a pressboard container “as soon as practicable after the expiration of 48 hours.” Following the church service is the greet-and-meet reception, the “geriatrics’ cocktail hour.” A cluster of friends must…
How to Climb a Mountain – Checklist
Contact employer. Investigate any life insurance. Contact lawyer. Get copies of the will and powers of attorney.• Get advice on probating of will.• Get deeds changed on any joint property. Contact insurance company immediately. Contact bank. Joint accounts, any investments, registered retirement savings plans (RRSP’s), etc. need to be transferred.• Establish an estate account to…
Taking Off My Rings
Finding a world outside “Kansas.” by Ann Peachman I stared at my hand and knew I needed to remove my rings. My husband was dead, and everything normal in my life was altered. Although they felt as much a part of me as the freckles on my arms, I realized that the familiar look…
More on Autism
Autism was first identified in 1943 by Dr. Leo Kanner of Johns Hopkins University. More than 1.5 million Americans are affected by autism. One in every 150 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with autism. Ten years ago, it was one in 2,500, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease…