Resist Temptation and Make a Good Choice
Some of our best lessons in life play out in the lives of the little ones…
Standing is Victory
As believers in Christ, we face spiritual battles daily—attacks from the same enemy who enticed and…
One Way to Pray Against Our Spiritual Enemy
“‘A farmer went out to sow his seed . . . The seed is the word…
The Trickster
No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. That’s a picture of a shirt hanging in a garden….
Groom’s Cake Idea for the Military Man
by Cheryl Barker CherylBarkerWriter Mother of the Bride, has your future son-in-law given you and the bride…
Hard Fought
Some victories are best described as hard fought, aren’t they? If we’ve lived this life for…
A Persistent Breed
*This piece about perseverance, written originally for my February 2009 Life Notes newsletter, is still spot-on…
Wisdom from the Word When You’re Under Attack
“An attacker advances against you, Ninevah. Guard the fortress, watch the road, brace yourselves, marshal your…
Wisdom from the Word When You’re Under Attack
“An attacker advances against you, Ninevah. Guard the fortress, watch the road, brace yourselves, marshal your…
Midweek Morsel: To Those Paying for Our Freedom
Sometimes we take our freedom for granted here in America. Most of us have been born…
The Trenches of Faith
Tests of faith. As believers we all experience them at one time or another. They are…
Power Packed Passage for Perseverance
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off…
Holding On To Faith
When tragedy strikes or disappointment pays us repeated visits, when waiting is our portion and seems…
Territorial
Birds can be a hoot to watch—especially when they get territorial. Last spring and summer I…
Press On: God Rewards Perseverance
The business of pursuing dreams and achieving goals is not for the faint of heart, is…
Climbing Towards a Goal
“With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a…
Short-lived Beauty: Blue Jays and More
Blue jays are beautiful birds—at first glance. Their gorgeous colors and distinctive markings catch my eye…
In the Fray: After-Christmas and Beyond
After-Christmas shopping requires two parts guts and a dash of crazy. Did you enter the post-holiday…