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The Brink of Death Our four children bounced around in the car. The forty-five minute ride felt like days to them. The dirt road was filled with potholes, but finally we pulled into the driveway of a blue doublewide trailer home set back from the street.  On the... ( added 1 year 163 days ago.)

It's My Day....Look at Me The alarm didn’t awaken me this morning.   There wasn’t any need for it.   At the first shimmer of daylight my eyes opened.   I waited until seven before rising and running my bath water.   I filled the tub with bubbles and settled in... ( added 1 year 170 days ago.)

Did We Really Worship Today? Worship is not about a building or even the way we participate in it. It’s not about the way in which we dress or the kind of music we sing. It’s not even about how well the pastor presented the message. The Word of God clearly teaches that it... ( added 1 year 180 days ago.)

My Best Mother's Day Gift...From the Heart       As a mother of three rambunctious boys, I loved to introduce them as “My Three Sons".    One day when my oldest one was seven the introduction changed to “My Three Sons and my Daughter".   We were convinced for almost eleven years that our... ( added 1 year 189 days ago.)

My Quirky Dad      “Who was that, dad?" I inquired of him as I placed the bread and milk on the counter in front of the clerk.      “I don’t know," my dad answered as he reached into his pocket to retrieve his wallet. “He is new in town and wanted... ( added 1 year 198 days ago.)

Life in the Bowl      A similar struggle among families in the ministry is the feeling of living in a fish bowl. They fear the church and community scrutinizes every move they make. They wonder whether they can safely swim within this poisonous habitat. What makes... ( added 1 year 205 days ago.)

The Scrabble Lesson I've always been a little competitive in the academic field.  Since I am not  athletic, I  thrive on competition regarding my mind and my own will power to accomplish it.  No, I am not a good team player.  Nothing frustrates me more than believing... ( added 1 year 206 days ago.)