Editor’s Note: Matthew 3:2 says, “The Kingdom of God has come near”, meaning it’s closer than we think, but we must choose to see it. Some of the best representations of the Kingdom are when differing cultures, nations, skin colors, occupations, walks of life, etc. come together in the most unlikely of circumstances. Our God…
Encouraging Friends
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. — John 15:13 Treasure friends who encourage you, for they are precious gems. You can confidently share your dreams and hopes with a true friend. A true friend can be rare, but when friendship is proven, it must be treasured…
God Provides Friends Right When We Need Them
I believe that God knew my daughter would be taken from me so early on in her life. I believe He knew, and that is why the time we had together was so special. I believe He knew that from the moment I named her Micah, she would be more than just my daughter; she would be my friend.…
The Brave Woman Who Wrote the Book That Started a Great War
I did not write it. God wrote it. I merely did His dictation. ~ Harriet Beecher Stowe One of my heroes is a saint named Hattie. A mom in her forties, Hattie was sitting in church one day, taking communion, when suddenly she had a vivid vision of an old slave being beaten to death.…
The Daniel Plan — This Is Not the End
What? It’s the official end? But, I’m not done! How do I write an “End of The Daniel Plan” article when I feel like I’ve just barely begun? Truthfully, at the beginning of this adventure I had no idea what I was getting into. Thank God! But, here I am 40 days later, drinking a…
The Daniel Plan Week 4: Resolution — Friends!
Are you a New Year’s Resolution person? Do you start every year with a list of things you’re set on doing, books to read, places to go, goals to accomplish, vices to quit, challenges to conquer, and adventures to start? Or are you one of those people who hates resolutions and so your New Year’s…
The Daniel Plan Week 3 – Rejoice!
Life is messy and painful. What an uplifting start, huh? Merry Christmas to all! Life is messy and painful. But it’s the truth — heartbreak happens. And we have to decide what we choose to do with it. Before I give you my progress report on how I’m doing on The Daniel Plan and the…
The Daniel Plan – Day 1 of My 40-Day Journey
First of all, we need to discuss butter. Hot, buttered sourdough bread, buttery garlic bread, and crunchy, French baguettes with a generous pat of delicious butter will be served at the Marriage Feast of the Lamb for sure. I can live without pie. I can do without desserts in general (except lemon tart and crème…