Could God Be Testing You? How to Know
“With money so tight,” Granny said, “why would he leave money lying around?" My grandmother was a Portuguese immigrant. The daughter of textile mill workers, she was much older than the English speaking students in her class, and they mocked her. She quit school after...
Losing the Battle? What to Do When Life Seems Impossible
Life is hard, but sometimes it seems impossible. If this is the perspective from your window, perhaps you can identify with King Abijah and the army of Judah. In his corner of the world, it was ugly. And scary. You’d think a force of 400,000 valiant warriors would be...
A Humorous Look at How Daily Bible Reading (and flossing) Can Change Your Life
After almost forty years as a dental hygienist, I’ve come across a few clever statements. These are two of my favorites: You don’t have to floss all your teeth, just the ones you want to keep. Brushing without flossing is like washing your hands without cleaning...
1 Simple Question that Can Change Your World
As I walk the streets of my neighborhood, I encounter others who exercise early in the morning. There’s the blonde lady with the big dog, the runner who whizzes by, and the dark-haired woman who walks her two Brittany spaniels. Sometimes I see a middle-aged man with a...
11 Simple Ways to Cope When Grief and Loss Interrupt Your Holiday Season
Today I’d like to introduce my friend Marilyn Nutter. Marilyn has walked a path many of you have walked—the path of grief. Today she shares with us how to navigate the holidays when you’re grieving. But Marilyn’s help doesn’t stop here, because grief doesn’t limit...
Who Needs Black Friday? Deep Discounts on Gifts to Help Those You Love Draw Closer to God
If you’re like me, you’ve noticed the increasing hype as we draw closer to Black Friday. What you may not have noticed, however, is that Amazon is offering some deep discounts in advance of Black Friday. Over the past few days, I’ve watched prices drop 1/3 or more on...