Fishing, Friends and Forgiveness
Thirty minutes from my home flows the Fraser River, a major thoroughfare for millions of migrating salmon that return each summer to spawn in its tributaries. We fishers catch them by casting long lines into quick currents, and when a 5-lb beauty hooks on, the fight can be fun and furious.
So what does fishing for sockeye say about friendship...... >Read More
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Ask God for the Little Things
If you are hurting from the pain of having lost a loved one, we care and want to pray for you.
“If you need wisdom—if you want to know what God wants you to do—ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking” (James 1:5).
When you pray, do you ask God for little things or... >Read More
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Let's go to His House
Are you searching for a source of peace? We are here to listen.
“I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord’” (Psalm 122:1)!
Do you feel that way on Sundays? I have to admit, there are days I really don't. The sloth in me moans to lay back, snuggle into another... >Read More
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What Do I Base my Self-worth On?
Are you feeling overwhelmed by guilt? This is a safe place, talk to us.
Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT.
"Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans and turn their hearts away from the LORD....But blessed are those who trust in the LORD, and have made the... >Read More
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Making a List
I recommend making a list. I’m not talking about Santa’s list of naughty and nice. The list I’m referring to is a friendship list.
Yesterday I had a great conversation with an old friend. Although I have many years on her, she’s an ‘old friend’ because our friendship is an old one. Years old. We’ve enjoyed many conversations,...... >Read More
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“But I Don’t Want a Divorce”
I sat across from him as he poured out his heart. My friend’s marriage was ending, against his wishes. Unfortunately this story repeats itself over and over.
You will probably face the same challenge I did. How do you support a friend facing an unwanted divorce? What do you say?
There are no guarantees the marriage can be healed but...... >Read More
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God is My Home Address
Are you feeling confused and alone? Not sure what to do or where to turn? Talk to us.
Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT.
"Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.... >Read More
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Gracious Hospitality
Do you welcome visitors into your home? Many issues hinder us from... >more
Jan 7: What makes you a grown-up?
Did you have an imaginary friend growing up? Maybe a child you... >more
What Do You Fear?
