My husband and I discussed tithing before we married and had similar ideas. The only trouble there was going to be was which church to …
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The Unexpected Visit
I am an only child. Initially, it was a conscious decision made by Mom. She wanted to live life and travel the world. And by …
Read More »Spiritual Awakening
I saw him in church only once. He attended that weekend with his wife who was a member of our congregation. All I remembered about …
Read More »The Threatening Storm
On our second day of camping we wake to high winds, torrents of rain, and muddy water spilling inside our tent. “We’re packing it in!” …
Read More »The Right Thing
A wild snowstorm swept through the area one Sunday in January. Almost everything else were closed and we were alerted to stay off the streets. …
Read More »Just Some Crumbs
When I was a junior in high school, I went through a minor case of depression. It started when I dropped out of my super-tough …
Read More »Saved by His Mercy
Igrew up being taught of God and the mercy that He constantly laid at the feet of His children. I was always astonished at how …
Read More »The Lake Storm
Several years ago, Mom took my brothers and me to visit some family friends at Priest Lake in Idaho. Our friends were wealthy enough to …
Read More »Praying for No Rain
Glancing at the cloudy late August sky, I prayed, Lord, will you hold off the rain—just for a while? I recognized the weather at the …
Read More »Wooer of My Heart
My church school teacher cleared his throat and adjusted his tie. The class hushed. “Everyone turn in your sermon notes.” I passed mine to the …
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