Near Thanksgiving in 2003, we were in a financial pinch. Honestly, we had been in a ‘pinch’ for quite some time. In this season however, we were getting wages garnished for past due medical bills. There were four children at home, and the youngest was a baby. I had gone to the store for groceries. …
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Obedience
This morning I got to enjoy a walk in the park. The weather can change from day to day this time of year, but today was perfect for it. I observed a man walking his two dogs. Most of my attention focused on the interaction between the man and one of his dogs. The second …
Known
There have been times that I have become discouraged in the waiting for God’s promises. Today I am just soaking in the knowledge and awareness that God hears me, sees me, knows me. How amazing is it, that the God of the universe loves us so much as to stop, bend his ear and listen …
Kanye West
When I heard talk about Kanye having a Christian music album coming out, I was curious but cautious. I think many believers felt the same way. Hollywood and pop culture have put out a wishy washy, watered down, and distorted, if not all together subversive version of Christianity repeatedly. That being said, I think his …
Vibrant
In recent weeks, I’ve been thinking about the visible changes of the season. There are certain older areas in our town, in which the trees form an arch over the streets. The changing colors of autumn leaves, coupled with the old style street lamps, are beautiful. 1 Peter 1:24-25 had also been going through my …
High Winds
Changing seasons and high winds go hand in hand. My son came over this afternoon. When I opened the door, I noticed the neighbor’s trash can in my yard. The contents were spread out, decorating the front of the house. No, it wasn’t the neighbor’s fault. It’s just a product of the season. Beautiful, colorful …
Melicia Evans 