On January 12, 2010 a devastating earthquake hit Haiti just a few miles south of the capitol. The US Geological Survey reports that the initial quake registered 7.0 on the Richter scale, with aftershocks registering as high as 5.9.  The Richter scale considers 7.0 a major quake and notes that at 5.9 even the aftershock “can cause major damage...... >Read More

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Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Bah Humbug. For many people, Christmas is the saddest time of year. In a culture that is obsessed with all things Christmas, it is easy to feel like an alien when our thoughts and feelings are anything but merry. Whether your pain stems from lost loved ones, unfulfilled hopes, shattered dreams or personal...... >Read More

Tags: becoming a christian, challenges and conflicts, Christie Hoos, Christmas, communication, Family, family issues, Glen Hoos, grief, loss, Men, primaries, singles, Women

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Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Bah Humbug. For many people, Christmas is the saddest time of year. In a culture that is obsessed with all things Christmas, it is easy to feel like an alien when our thoughts and feelings are anything but merry. Whether your pain stems from lost loved ones, unfulfilled hopes, shattered dreams or personal...... >Read More

Tags: becoming a christian, challenges & conflict, Christie Hoos, Christmas, communication, faith & sprirituality, Family, FamilyLife Favs, Glen Hoos, grief, loss, Men, primaries, singles, Women

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