Lifelong Christians aren’t supposed to get frustrated, or discouraged, or wonder if they’ve made enough errors to be abandoned. Seeing miracles from time to time is supposed to shelter the faithful ones from all forms of doubt. Or, that’s what we tell ourselves…or perhaps tell each other. Well, this lifelong Christian, called missionary, and observer …
A Child is Born
Any parent who has at least two children will testify that identical origins don’t necessarily produce identical results. Each child shows up with their own way of seeing the world and processing information… their spirits are special delivery, from the whisper of God.
President Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation
By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor– and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee …
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Engage!
It was a few months before my graduation, a little over a year ago now. I had just finished another one of those Mother-Daughter conversations that daughters can recite with astounding accuracy – it’s practically scripted. Truth be told, it has been for generations, but some mothers & daughters get an early escape from it. …
A Lesson in Grace
The budget wasn’t lining up. Tapping into the last dregs of my savings accounts would drain them dry in a matter of months. It would take only minutes, if I chose to clear off the credit cards, again. Something needed to shake loose, and one hour before I made a drastic move, it did. God …