Yesterday marked one week into my recovery from back surgery. God announced His goodness by giving me a beautiful, sunny spring day to enjoy! I was so happy and excited! My twin young men cleaned off the umbrella table, and untied the chairs which had been stored for the winter, hoisting them effortlessly onto the … Continue reading The Family that Prays Together…
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She’s a Little Runaway: A Journey from Rejection to Acceptance
As a teen, I lived in Alaska, in two different houses, over a five year period. I snuck out several times from both, and ran away from each one. Some of these times were known to others, and some were not. But of the two times I felt the most desperate need bolt, the most … Continue reading She’s a Little Runaway: A Journey from Rejection to Acceptance
Stumped by Forgiveness?
Forgiveness is a command given by God. Since Jesus forgave us, and died for our sins, we must forgive others. Though it's true that forgiveness allows our offender to be released from guilt, sadness, and pain; forgiveness is necessary for us to be free from the roots of bitterness. If the roots of bitterness are … Continue reading Stumped by Forgiveness?
Mistakes or Miracles? God Creates Goodness!
My daughter is a budding artist. She is perfectionistic in her work, so it's difficult for her when she makes a mistake on her pictures. I wonder how she got that way? As she was making an adorable book about birds and worms, her creative happiness suddenly turned to sadness. She no longer wanted to … Continue reading Mistakes or Miracles? God Creates Goodness!
Mama has a Sailor Mouth
“The Fourth Grade Cussing Club…” I don’t know how it really started, except that one day on the playground, I suddenly found myself a part of it…and you just had to say bad words to belong. Patti was the ringleader. I didn’t even like her; she was a self-proclaimed atheist. “I don’t believe in God,” … Continue reading Mama has a Sailor Mouth
Gossip, Lies, and Slander? No worries! God has Your Back!
by Angela Royse Pelleman The bible tells us we shouldn’t be concerned when others gossip about us. When others slander us behind our backs, telling lies, it's so good to know that God has our back! We can trust in Him completely, because He is Truth, and it will eventually come out. Those who belong … Continue reading Gossip, Lies, and Slander? No worries! God has Your Back!