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Accepting God’s Will

My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will (Matt. 26:39). Read: Matthew 26:36-46 After weeks of serious illness, tests, and hospitalization, the doctors still were baffled at what was wrong with …

About Lydia Harris

Lydia E. Harris is happily married to Milt, her sweetheart for 48 years. She has two married children, five grandkids, and is the author of a Bible study, "Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting" (AMG Publishers, 2010 release). She's also a tea enthusiast and writes the column "A Cup of Tea with Lydia."

In His Presence #9: His Still, Small Voice

by Kathy Hutto

I really wanted to hear from God this morning. I’ve been craving it. I know He speaks and I’ve felt His Presence. I long for that. I thought it was a matter of stillness, so I tried to quiet my mind – which was utter …

About Kathy Hutto

Kathy Hutto is a wife, homeschooling mother, entrepreneur and author. You can visit her online at http://www.kathyhutto.wordpress.com.

God Hears You Immediately

by Kathy Hutto

There are times when it would be of great comfort to know that God hears your prayers. This is especially true during a time of sickness when you are crying out to Him for healing. You can be assured that He does hear your prayers …

About Kathy Hutto

Kathy Hutto is a wife, homeschooling mother, entrepreneur and author. You can visit her online at http://www.kathyhutto.wordpress.com.

In His Presence #8: God of this Family

by Kellie Renfroe

It had been a hard day mentally and spiritually for my family. The radio blared in my minivan as I tried to focus on praising the Lord. My head was telling me even the Lord could have problems calming this massive storm. As I drove …

About Kellie Renfroe

Kellie and her husband Greg have been married 32 years and have four children ranging in age from 18 to 28. She co-founded Mentoring Moments for Christian Women in 2005. Kellie is a homeschooling mom who enjoys reading, studying the Bible, writing, photography, and learning how to cook.

A Wedding Miracle

by Lydia Harris

His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” (John 2:5) Read: John 2:1-11 The guests were seated in the sanctuary at my niece’s wedding, but her parents paced the lobby. Where is the caterer? they wondered. Finally, the caterer rushed in with …

About Lydia Harris

In His Presence #7: Get Rid of the Baggage

by Kathy Hutto

Okay, so I just had a little praise service right in the van on the way home and I couldn’t wait to share with you what I felt like the Lord was telling me to tell you. Do you ever just get your radio pumped …

About Kathy Hutto

Kathy Hutto is a wife, homeschooling mother, entrepreneur and author. You can visit her online at http://www.kathyhutto.wordpress.com.

In His Presence #4: Break the Bonds

by Kathy Hutto

I want to take a moment to encourage you. If you are finding it easy to fit time with the Lord into your day, then I am so glad to hear it! If you, like many of us, struggle just to keep your head above …

About Kathy Hutto

Kathy Hutto is a wife, homeschooling mother, entrepreneur and author. You can visit her online at http://www.kathyhutto.wordpress.com.

Physical and Emotional Healing

by Kelly Stigliano

For me, single motherhood brought joys, trials, and new life. Happy about leaving a marriage of disparage and abuse, I had dreams of sovereign self-sufficiency. I fantasized about being the modern “Mary Tyler Moore” working woman mixed with “Shirley Partridge,” the best single mother on …

About Kelly Stigliano

Kelly J. Stigliano has been writing and speaking for over 3 decades. She and Jerry have celebrated more than 30 wedding anniversaries together—all proof of God’s redemptive power! Kelly made bad choices for years and shares the lessons she’s learned along the way, hoping to keep others from making the same mistakes. Because no one benefits when we wear masks, she tries to stay transparent. “Everyone has skeletons in their closets, but my closets don’t have doors on them!” To read some articles I’ve had published, hear about God’s story in my life from the “UNSHACKLED!” radio program or the Focus on the Family broadcasts, see my book, Praying for Murder, Receiving Mercy: From At-Risk to At Peace; My Journey from Fear to Freedom or explore the anthologies I’ve contributed to, please visit my website, www.kellystigliano.com.

In His Presence Link Up #3: Elephant Foot

by Kathy Hutto

I was watching the Andy Griffith show the other day. It was the one about the old tramp who was stealing cows at night by putting shoes on them. The characters spent the whole show analyzing footprints left by the cows. At the end of …

About Kathy Hutto

Kathy Hutto is a wife, homeschooling mother, entrepreneur and author. You can visit her online at http://www.kathyhutto.wordpress.com.

In His Presence Friday Link-Up #2: Always Rejoicing

by Kathy Hutto

Philippians 4:4 says, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!” Hum…this must be pretty important because, did you notice, Paul says it twice just to be sure the Philippians got it. Whether things are going really well right now for us or …

About Kathy Hutto

Kathy Hutto is a wife, homeschooling mother, entrepreneur and author. You can visit her online at http://www.kathyhutto.wordpress.com.