Tag Archives: Jesus

What a Gift by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Nancy J. Farrier

My youngest daughter had a birthday last week. Her twenty-eighth birthday. It’s hard to believe how the years have flown past.  Twenty-eight years ago, when I was going through a very difficult pregnancy with her, my mom gave me a … Continue reading →

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Hydrangea Evangelism by Julie Arduini

Posted on July 21, 2021 by juliearduini

This has been the best summer for my flowers yet. My roses bloomed for a straight month, and I see round two is coming up. I’ve had roses bloom as late as November before. The one showcase has been the … Continue reading →

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Blooming in the Desert by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Nancy J. Farrier

The western United States is in a terrible drought. I live in Southern Arizona and the drought is so severe almost nothing bloomed this spring. In a desert where the cactus blooms bring much beauty and joy, having a dearth … Continue reading →

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Speechmaking by James R. Coggins

Posted on May 19, 2021 by jrcoggins

I never did very well at public speaking in high school. Once a year, all of the students would have to make a speech in English class. The students who had done the best in each class would then compete … Continue reading →

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Reflections from a Hospital Hallway by James R. Coggins

Posted on February 24, 2021 by jrcoggins

They told me to go home and come back in a couple of hours after the operation had been done. That’s when I realized that this hospital was set up to serve people who lived nearby, in the middle of … Continue reading →

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God’s Love Letter by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Nancy J. Farrier

Ah, February, the month of love, when we are reminded to reach out to one another with love and kindness. I wrote a blog post this week about historical love letters. You can find that post here. Those letters got … Continue reading →

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Updating Tech by Kathy Carmichael

Posted on January 28, 2021 by kathc2

Sometimes, even when you want to do anything but, you’re forced to update your password. At least for me, that’s a big “ugg.” I went through this recently. Very recently. The aggravation still clings to me like a static-soaked sock … Continue reading →

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It’s the Who that Gets You Through by Julie Arduini

Posted on January 20, 2021 by juliearduini

For the last couple weeks my sister and I have been perusing social media and watching videos. There has been so much information out there concerning our nation and her past, her presidents, their choices, and our future. Heady stuff. … Continue reading →

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An Advent Life by Bridget A. Thomas

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Bridget

The advent season is a special time of the year. The world around us seems to take on a new excitement as we anticipate Christmas day. We reflect on the first Christmas, over two thousand years ago, when the world … Continue reading →

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But God… by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Nancy J. Farrier

In times of turmoil, we tend to focus on the turmoil and forget the power of our Creator and how much He cares for us. We forget how often the Bible talks about dire situations and then says—But God. Because … Continue reading →

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Book Launch: Heaven and the Afterlife by Kathy Carmichael

Posted on October 25, 2020 by kathc2

Today is the official release launch date for my new Christian non-fiction book. For me, this book is both a source of pride and a source of fear. I’ve put myself out there for this book in a way I … Continue reading →

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The Ripple Effect by Julie Arduini

Posted on September 2, 2020 by juliearduini

I recently wrapped up facilitating a Sunday School class where we journeyed through I Give Up: The Secret Joy of Surrender by Laura Story. I HIGHLY recommend it. Surrender is my “brand,” it’s the theme behind my writing and my … Continue reading →

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Not Dead Yet by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 19, 2020 by juliearduini

Am I the only one glad not to be God? I’ve pronounced situations and people finished long before He has. I’m ready to walk away long before Him. This year has definitely grown my patience. I thought the virus would … Continue reading →

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Fear of a Child by Julie Arduini

Posted on July 22, 2020 by juliearduini

I know Jesus talked about the faith of a child, and that’s a goal we all should strive for. Today I thought I’d talk about the fear of a child. Not the child who hears thunder at midnight or believes … Continue reading →

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Four Days Late by Julie Arduini

Posted on April 15, 2020 by juliearduini

During this season where we’re home and so much is unknown, my newsletter subscribers asked that I share weekly content that encourages. This message has helped me through a lot of personal valleys, and once again served as a reminder. … Continue reading →

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