When a near-drowning sends her brother to the hospital, a woman dares to look past the diagnosis to the divine power of God.
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Prisoner at Home
Agoraphobia attacks many people with fears of being in public places and not being able to escape. One woman battled it and finally took control over it, through the power of God.
Read moreGod With Us
The Bible is a fascinating collage of story and song, wisdom and rules, promises and prophecy, letters and news and history, and so much more. All of it is God’s Word, an assorted composition that touches the ordinary and extraordinary of life. Mysteriously united by the Holy Spirit, it is God’s transforming revelation to us. …
Read moreThe Gift of Presence
When the death of her newborn grandson rocks her world, a grandmother is the most alone she’s ever been, until she experiences the loving care of God the Father.
Read moreThe Other Way
It’s been a busy summer of traveling. Road trips over the last three months have taken me, and the family, on ministry adventures to Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Illinois, Missouri, and North Dakota. It was fun and rewarding, but put more miles in our old Pontiac than I care to count. A constant companion on these…
Read moreBFF or Not
Learning about true friendship — the hard way. by Jeanette Levellie Dee and I had been close friends for several years, but I’d shied away from referring to anyone as my “best” friend — even this perky optimist who had prayed and cheered me through dozens of rough places. I’d been hurt too many…
Read moreWaiting for My Prodigal Son
Parents pray to adopt a son they can love, but he isn’t the son they thought he would be. As a mother struggles to love him, she finds new strength in God.
Read moreWhat Should I Do?
A friend, a loved one, a church member has strayed off course, going their own way, neglecting or rejecting the good they’ve known. How can I help? What should I do? Every pastor, parent, and person will at some point be faced with this challenge. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve asked these questions…
Read moreFinding Closure
It’s a tragic problem far too common for women: losing a pre-born baby. One woman cycles through all the emotions after the death of her infant baby girl, and ultimately honors her daughter in a fitting way.
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