Dec 24, 2017 | Adoption, Eternity & Heaven & Hell, Image of God
I have a friend who feels blessed that she was adopted as a child into a loving Christian home. Recently, after a long search, she had an opportunity to meet her birth mother. She explained that her life was wonderful and full. Even so, something within her still...
Oct 31, 2017 | Courage, Fear & Doubt, Image of God
I was six years old when my mother had worked for weeks sewing the Halloween costume I asked for. Finally, the long-awaited day arrived. My mother dressed me in my full-length black witch costume, painted my face green, and topped it all off with a big, black pointy...
Oct 24, 2017 | Character of God, Christian Life, Image of God
I love taking early morning walks in my neighborhood. The quiet streets, the sun peeking over the rooftops, the birds chirping. It is a peaceful time. Well, usually . . . Recently, I was enjoying a leisurely walk and was about to cross the street when I saw something...
Jun 17, 2017 | Courage, Sanctity of Life, Spiritual Growth
He could have walked away . . . His girlfriend was pregnant, they were both young, and the girl’s mom, fearful for her daughter’s future, was pressuring her to have an abortion. But instead of walking away, my dad decided to propose. Seven months later, I took my...
May 2, 2017 | Abortion and Healing, Image of God, Sanctity of Life
Mother’s Day is upon us. That special time of year we dedicate to celebrating moms and the precious gift of life God invites them to bring into the world. Perhaps the most famous mom of all is the young bride Mary, the mother of Jesus. And just like all moms, Mary had...
Jan 31, 2017 | Adoption, Book and Movie Reviews, Fear & Doubt, Suffering
A number of years ago, I was greatly blessed to meet pastor and author Bruce Martin when I attended my very first Christian writers conference at Mount Hermon. His spirited and magnetic personality – especially among us introverted writer-types – is both...
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