I was not good at sports. I wanted to be, but I wasn’t. I was also embarrassed at my lack of ability. In grade school, I signed up for basketball. I went once. That was not the last time I quit something. More often than quit, I didn’t even try. I was sure that I’d …
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Partnering with the Lord
This week while praying, I mentioned to God again how strange it is, that he should desire our prayers. “What good are my prayers to you, really? What do we possibly have to offer you? Why would you want to partner with us?” An image of my step dad came to me. I remember …
He’ll Do It Again
When I was in college, the second time, God carried me many times. I had six kids at home, and was in an abusive marriage. It was so hard, I’m still amazed I made it. Lessons that God taught me in that time, he brings back often. One of the most valuable lessons that …
Thanksgiving 2003
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. …
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 …
Melicia Evans 