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Waiting: A Passionate Pause

At age 12 years and 11 months our middle son, Clark, made his request. “Mom, I will be 13 soon and I’d really like a hamster for my birthday.” Then he waited silently, eyebrows peaked, brown eyes begging. “They’re so cute, Mom.” As the voice in my head screamed, “There will be no rodents living in my house!” I heard myself gently... >Full Story

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Pecking Order

Is there something in your life you just can’t let go of? Take our life lesson “Escaping the root of bitterness” “Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.” (I Corinthians 13:12) Outside my office... >Read More



Recipe for Peace, Joy and Victory

Are you tired of a defeated Christian life? Take this Study. “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice” (Philippians 4:4)! How can we have love, peace, joy, and victory in our lives? Well, God’s Word tells us to be filled with the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18). And when we are filled with the Spirit, we not only... >Read More



WHY, God?

How can a person cope with long-term pain? Get help from someone with personal experience in the article “When Pain Persists” “Does the clay say to the potter, “What are you making” (Isaiah 45:9)? German poet Rainer Maria Rike said in a letter, “Have patience with everything unresolved in your heart and try to love the questions...... >Read More



Waiting in Line

Feeling impatient? Would you like us to pray with you about it? (Note: Please allow 1-2 days for a reply, an opportunity to practice patience!) “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” (Colossians 3:12). I was feeling put out; inconvenienced...... >Read More



An Acceptable Time

Does God hear your prayers? Talk to us about that. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EST. “But as for me, my prayer is to you, O LORD. At an acceptable time, O God, in the abundance of your steadfast love answer me in your saving faithfulness” (Psalm 69:13). I saw a... >Read More



Heart and Soul

What does your soul crave? Take this study. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EST. "Bless her heart." That is a saying I've heard all my life. Maybe it's a Southern thing. It means, "Oh, poor thing." Some women don't say it sincerely. It is almost a write off, a swooshing... >Read More



Be Holy these Holidays

Is anger defining your relationships? Here is an Online study. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EST. “But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy” (1 Peter 1:15-16). Many are unfamiliar with the... >Read More


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