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When “What If?” Compels You To Act
If you see some brother or sister in need and have the means to do something about it but turn a cold shoulder and do nothing, what happens to God’s love? It disappears. And you made it disappear. 1 John 3: 17 (The Message Bible)
Taking off my Crocs, I stand at the entrance of the two-room ...
Life Lessons from a Desolate Dress
There’s a dress hanging in my closet. It’s a beautiful brick-orange maxi dress in a soft fabric that swishes about when I walk. It’s not stuffily formal. Nor is it informal. It’s one of those outfits you can “dress up” with the right jewelry – you know what I’m talking about, ladies. It would work ...
Journey with Jesus – Lent Devotional on YouVersion
‘Journeying With Jesus’ is a Bible plan to help us walk with Jesus through the last two chapters of Matthew. We stop to focus on Jesus' last days on this earth and what that means to us. How does that change who I am and Whose I am today? We will take time to dwell on ...
Behind the Scenes – The Esther Story (YouVersion Bible Plan)
Esther’s legacy is of a strong woman who risked her life to save her people. While that is undoubtedly true, there’s so much more to the story. Esther is a book where we, as readers, are invited to look behind the scenes. While Queen Esther is at the foreground of the drama, this Bible plan ...
How to Step Into Your Calling as a Writer
If you’re reading this article, chances are, you’ve considered writing with more than a casual interest.
Maybe you wanted a committed relationship with words but found yourself disheartened or overwhelmed. Perhaps you made the first move – but you were too saturated with self-doubt to type out a coherent sentence.
While you may have dismissed writing, writing ...
Holocaust Remembrance Reminds Us To Act
January 27th is commemorated as Holocaust Remembrance Day. This post - which first appeared on Relevant Magazine's site - is in honor of that time in history which we can never afford to forget.
When I get to Dachau (pronounced Dak-ow), the temperature is a frigid 32 degrees Fahrenheit. I grab my camera, map and ...
Parenting Prayers for the New Year
Browsing through some of the posts I’ve cobbled together over the last few years and I came across one called “Parenting Prayers for the New Year.” It was the 2015 edition. Since then so much has changed.
At that point, Sonny Boy didn’t know how to tie his shoelaces. He’s almost 12 now – he knows ...
Four Things I’ve Learnt In (The First Year Of) My 40’s
When you read the title of this post you’re likely to think I’m some wizened old lady with lots of wisdom to dole out. I’ll ask you to hold those thoughts because I still feel like I’m growing up. As far as my faith goes, I’m a work in progress (and sometimes one in regression) ...
My Word For 2020
Having lived in the astoundingly scenic Pacific Northwest for ten years, I’ve hiked breath-taking trails, filled my lungs the cleanest of air and been spoiled by lusciously beautiful surroundings.
I remember when as newlyweds we rented a dinky paddle boat and picnicked in the middle of Oregon’s Mirror Lake. With the snow-capped Mount Hood and evergreens ...
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