How are you? No, really, how are you? Are you afflicted with loneliness? For those who belong to Christ, we delight in our eternal life, knowing we’ll exist forever with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We anticipate the joy of seeing Him face to face, knowing fully just as He knows us (1 Corinthians […]
Christian living
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WRITERS CONNECT: Karen Neumair
Kind. Positive. Encouraging. Skilled. Adjectives such as these cross my mind when thinking about Karen Neumair. Though we’ve never met in person, I feel like I know her to some degree due to our e-mail interactions. She’s a blessing. God has used Karen’s words to assure me, grant me another perspective, and prompt me forward […]
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Mortifying Moments & How to Avoid a Major One
We’ve all had them: mortifying moments. Recently as I stirred a huge pot of chili, I recalled one such moment in my life. I was a fairly new wife who covered every detail before company arrived—like cleaning the entire house and working on the meal. One particular day, we hosted my husband’s aunt, uncle, and cousin. I think […]
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Freedom from Sins That Chain Us
“I will appoint you as a covenant to the people, As a light to the nations, To open blind eyes, To bring out prisoners from the dungeon, And those who dwell in darkness from the prison.” Isaiah 42:6-7, NASB FREEDOM. I don’t know anyone who would refuse freedom. People around the world—including those of us in the […]
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Moms & Mentors: Encouragement for the Weary
Photos by Steve Bachman. © 2016. Used with permission. “I will give Thee thanks with all my heart; I will sing praises to Thee before the gods. I will bow down toward Thy holy temple, And give thanks to Thy name for Thy lovingkindness and Thy truth; For Thou hast magnified Thy word according […]
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Drawing Near: Able to Forgive
Dear Readers, Holidays can bring out the best in us … and the worst. As we find ourselves enmeshed in all that Christmas involves, undoubtedly we’ll face relationship issues as well. Today’s prayer addresses this unfortunate reality and our need to forgive. It’s true: another person’s brokenness can unravel the fabric of our hearts. Tear us. […]
