Encourage one another daily. (Hebrews 3:13.) When did you last encourage someone? Heres a story for inspiration. One summer day my sister and I were walking down the beach in Florida when we notic

One month ago, cancer became up-close and personal. For years, I have listened to individuals tell their cancer stories. I have read volumes of information about cancer. I have prayed for those with c

There have been many special presents over the years which I have unwrapped and enjoyed; however, some of my most treasured gifts were not wrapped with paper but spoken to me by individuals who know m

I have the following poem by Henry Van Dyke on my refrigerator to remind me each day during Advent to get ready for the Christmas celebration. Are you willing to stoop down and consider the needs and

We have a saying in our ministry: Small acts of kindness can make a big difference. This is a perfect time to reflect on that saying because November 13 is World Kindness Day. The next two months w

So far as we know, Jesus brothers and sisters were not present at the crucifixion. With one exception, his disciples were no-shows. The people whose sight Jesus had restored, whose bodies he had heal

Someone once told me, If you are with a person who is crying, do not hand them a Kleenex. Surprised, I questioned why? He said, because that signals to them that you want them to stop crying. Re

Trigger Warning: Mention of intense body image Ive reached the point where Wow! You look amazing! I can definitely tell youve lost weight Isnt a compliment anymore But on the exterior Im not the

I lied to my daughter. She asked me, while we were standing on the shoreline of the ocean, What if I get stung by a Man o War? To which I quickly replied, You wont. I wanted her to be brave. I d

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