* Afflilate links Few fictional books have stayed with me, invading my thoughts throughout the day like Sold by Patricia McCormick. Maybe it’s because this fictional story is based on fact. Sold is a book I will not soon forget, nor do I want to. …
“Always be prepared to give an answer . . . for the hope that you have” (I Peter 3:15 NIV). As I walked into the medical waiting area, I noticed an older woman standing off to the side gripping her walker. She seemed unsure of …
* This post contains affiliate links. There’s something about Atlanta every resident knows: it is filled with history and elegance despite the sweltering summer heat this time of year. The past, both the good and bad, reveal a beautiful city, filled with courageous everyday citizens who …
* This post contains affiliate links. Note: The following is adapted from Richard Baxter’s Practical Religion, chapter 23. Richard Baxter was a prolific writer and a prominent pastor in the 1600s. The Practical Works of Richard Baxter is a treasure trove of almost 1,000 pages, covering many useful …
Most children look forward to the summer thinking it will be a time they can rest from learning. Most parents know it is important for learning to continue, just not with as much stress. Here are some ideas for ways you can make summer learning …
Do you need a great night out with your husband or girlfriends? Are you ready to see a movie with no profanity or questionable scenes? Are you ready to laugh so hard your cheeks hurt when you leave? Then I have the movie for you! …
A good tree doesn’t produce bad fruit; on the other hand, a bad tree doesn’t produce good fruit. For each tree is known by its own fruit. Figs aren’t gathered from thornbushes, or grapes picked from a bramble bush. A good man produces good out …
I just returned home for two weeks working with missionaries in Africa. There are four families and a single intern who are serving in this area. One of the things that stood out to me during my visit is how these missionaries have bonded together …
I have participated in a variety of NDP events over the years. One prayer gathering in 1996 remains a particularly vivid memory. A few couples joined us in our Seattle home to pray for our nation, leaders, and families. As we finished praying, we felt …
* This post contains affiliate links. Have you ever read a book that made such a deep impact on your life that you could not stop thinking about it or telling people about it? It has been several weeks now since I read The Insanity of …
