Every Tongue, and Tribe, and Nation
High school sweethearts Carol and Richard McElroy always planned to spend their lives serving the Lord as missionaries. Yet after an initial posting in Costa Rica, it seemed that it was not to be.
Carol accepted Christ at a young age and in her teens felt the Lord calling her to life as a missionary. Richard grew up in a... >Read More
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evangelism,
Men,
ministry,
personal growth,
purpose,
ruthann raycroft,
spiritual growth,
spirituality,
travel,
Women
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Lost Arts
In many ways, entering Annie Armstrong’s living room puts one in mind of a house in another age. Though there is ample evidence of the modern world, the room is brimming with decorative and handmade items. The cozy room’s walls form a gallery - testament to Annie’s legendary skill with a needle. The promise of something delicious floats on...... >Read More
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Christmas,
Culture,
decorating,
home and garden,
recipes,
ruthann raycroft,
Women
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Peace on Earth - Good Will to Men
Seeking and Celebrating the Real Meaning of Christmas
Entering a large grocery store a couple of months ago, I was startled by several large displays near the checkouts and exits.
There, nestled in between the bins of fresh Halloween treats, were stacks of boxed Christmas chocolates and stocking stuffers.
The Christmas season had begun...... >Read More
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better parenting,
character development,
Christmas,
Culture,
discipleship,
Family,
Men,
priorities,
ruthann raycroft,
small groups,
Women
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Celebrating Love Without Limits
"No man is an Island, entire of itself" ~ John Donne
With world population well over six billion, it seems strange to think that anyone could be lonely. The Internet, cell phones, pagers and wireless devices are everywhere, but in this midst of all of this community, many of us still find ourselves alone. Our lives are crowded with people... >Read More
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Claire Colvin,
friendship,
Men,
relationships,
ruthann raycroft,
sex and love,
Women
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A Real Valentine
As Valentine's Day approaches, I find myself thinking about all of the things I dislike about the "love" holiday.
Before I am labelled a cynic or accused of sour grapes, let me be clear: I believe in love. Sincerely. And romance is lovely. It's the "once a year" part I have trouble with.
"I'm going to ask her on Valentine's Day,"... >Read More
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Culture,
ruthann raycroft,
sex and love,
Valentine's Day,
Women
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Singleness
Believe me, I know about being single. At first, my friends and I would moan the dilemmas of being single, all the while thinking that it would only be for a while. Then as I've gotten older, single women have approached me and asked in disbelief, "How could you have survived being single all these years?"
It's hard to tell... >Read More
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dating,
friendship,
romance&sex,
ruthann raycroft,
sex and love,
Shirley Loewen,
singles,
women and men
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Best Friend
"Best friend" can sound like a silly, childish term to many people. It conjures up images of playground arguments between little girls, but it is a term that is dear to my heart.
I met Jocelyn in 1974, in Mrs. Ball's kindergarten class. I was four years old and she was five. Over the course of a year spent huddled... >Read More
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friendship,
friendships and social life,
healthy marriage,
improving your marriage,
LIFE,
loneliness and isolation,
relationships,
ruthann raycroft,
spirituality,
Students,
Women,
women and men
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Quilting: Basics for Beginners
A young girl sits on the floor beneath a large quilting frame.
She... >more
Who's Assembling Dinner?
Times have certainly changed. Home cooking used to involve thawing meat, peeling... >more
What Do You Fear?
