I lay in bed, sunlight peeking around the edges of the closed blinds, and whispered, “Lord, I just can’t face another day of the same old thing.” There was a weariness I could feel right down to the marrow of my bones. Facing the inevitable, I sat up in…
Read moreMy dad is a great father. Even when my brother and I were young and trying he had almost unlimited patience. (He had to use a lot more with my brother than with me!) He spent a lot of time with us. I have fond memories of fishing, waterskiing, family…
Read moreBy Gloria Powell IS GOD OBLIGATED TO US? I have heard sermons preached and statements made that if Gods’ people will do so and so… that God is obligated to bless that person with whatever they are asking. Namely perfect health, monetary prosperity, worldly gain and the list goes on,…
Read moreIt was my birthday and I woke up that morning feeling happy and excited. However as the day went by I began to lose some of my joy. Everyone seemed too busy for me. My sisters who I shared an apartment with at the time barely said, “Happy birthday!” Everyone…
Read moreThis past week, I had the opportunity to work in the garden. There was one particularly beautiful warm spring day when the sun was shining overhead and the heady scent of jasmine floated on the breeze. Earlier in the day I had purchased some annuals to fill into my perennial…
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