Tune My Heart
It can be hard to hear God in the busyness of life. Take today’s lesson to hear how to listen better.
“And after the fire came a gentle whisper.” (1 Kings 19:12b)
There’s a moment just before the performance begins where the lights go down and the symphony tunes. It’s a strange, cacophonous sound, nothing at all like the...... >Read More
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How to Write a Love Letter
What could be more romantic than receiving a love letter? A good old fashioned, hand-written love letter is still one of the best Valentines around, but don't just save it for February. A love letter is a powerful expression any day of the year.
You don't have to be Shakespeare to write the perfect love letter. All you need to... >Read More
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Face to Face
“Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face.” (1 Corinthians 13:12a)
On September 21, 2011 we lost a beloved member of our TruthMedia family. Dorothy Brown served with us for many years, both as an email mentor and also as a member of the editorial team, working diligently to prepare... >Read More
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Try a Life Lesson
“Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn and you will.” ~Vernon Howard
It can be hard to find time to learn amid the busyness of work and family but if you have a few minutes here and there, that’s enough. Pick up a good book, try a new cuisine or dig in to one of... >Read More
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Hey Mom, Can We Talk?
Growing up my Dad always made a point of telling us that none of us are adopted. When it comes to me and my Mom, he really could have saved his breath. I look just like her. We are very similar in other ways too.
I know that I get my love of words and my passion for word-play from... >Read More
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Take Your Pick
From a very, very young age we’re taught that choices are important. Whether it’s deciding what color shirt to wear, or what to major in in college, choices, we’re told will have a profound impact not just on what we do but on who we are.
Ask any two year old to put on a pair of shoes without consulting... >Read More
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Avoiding Divorce
We’ve all heard the stat that 50% of marriages end in divorce. It’s a horrible number, so much heartache in that one statistic. But researchers are now saying that there’s more reason to hope. Walking down the aisle doesn’t have to feel like flipping a coin.
Jennifer Baker, the researcher who is credited, erroneously she claims, with...... >Read More
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Do You Trust Him?
It's easy to fall in love with a man you don't trust,... >more
What Do You Fear?
