How can you tell that you are in God's presence? Here are some tips that I came across: He speaks clearly. What He says is consistent with His word and Jesus’ life. He gives you a solution. He gives you guidance and direction. He says something that you know could only come from God. He …
Matt’s Story
A couple of years ago, my world as I knew it was turned upside down. I was 17 and at my cousin, Rose's wedding. At the reception, a relative who had way too much to drink, put his arm around me and said, "I don't know about the rest of the family but I'm sure …
The Cabin
Bethany lay there, thinking about Lysander and his winsome smile. Groaning, she turned over in the bed, burying her face in the pillow. She was mad at him yet, she missed him so much. She knew that if she weren't laid up here in bed, her body covered in hives, she would be driving up …
The Fashion Show
Martin glanced at his friend, Albert and was amused when he saw him staring at Brenda who was strutting down the runway, hands on hips and big smile on her face as she modeled the black and white 50's looking dress. The fashion show was actually a charitable event and sponsored by Martin's company. After …
Letting Go
Matthew 19:16-30 The rich young ruler went to Jesus because he knew that something was missing in his life. When you find that you are lacking something in your life or you have questions that you can't seem to find the answers to, what do you do? Do you go to Jesus? This young man did. …
One Woman’s Dream
Di Barrong is the founder of Bags of Love, a charitable organization which provides bags to the various community agencies that serve the needs of children in those scary days between being taken from their own homes and being placed in more permanent foster care. In her own words, she shares how this organization came about. A number …
Bette Nesmith Graham
I remember when I used to use Liquid Paper like paint, smearing it over the mistakes I made making my pages look messy. I discovered today that it was a woman who invented this wonderful liquid eraser. Bette Nesmith Graham never imagined that she would be an inventor. She was a divorced mother, trying to support her young …
Notes to Women 