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Heroes are everywhere. From military to sports to inspirational speakers to people who have lived through terrible circumstances but keep shining. Throughout my life, I’ve had Bible heroes as many other people have.Read More

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Many people are now in the “looking back” phase as the new year begins its ascent much as the sun does each morning. Of course, for the sun to rise, the moon mustRead More

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This year, the hope of Christmas is especially important. So many things have happened that could rob our joy, laughter, peace, and compassion. I’ve heard of several people who decided to go backRead More

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Words and I are best friends especially ones of encouragement. I give them. My heart warms when I receive them. Three of my favorite reassuring words are God loves me. These powerful gemsRead More

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When I was young, there were a number of bullies in my life. Some girls made fun of my clothes, my weight, my lack of material possessions. A few boys postured themselves aroundRead More

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The picture seemed all askew. Why would the artist paint a scene so difficult to understand? No matter how much I looked at the scene, I couldn’t figure it out.   I tookRead More

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Crisp air floated around me as wisps of deep-green grass bowed, straightened, then bowed again. Shadows drew back to the base of the mountain as the sun continued its ascent. ​A bird doveRead More

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There’s no pain as life-changing as the loss of a loved one. It is immense. And it’s a common thread throughout humanity. I have experienced heartache that hangs on like a bull riderRead More

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Women stood in worship and raised their voices to God. The song spoke of upstretched hands, and I raised mine high. But I couldn’t keep them elevated. Weakness pulled stronger than my desireRead More

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You may not know this, but I’m a writer. Creating stories in my mind occupied much of my time as a child. Over the years, I’ve scribbled ideas on napkins (though that willRead More