There is a point on the Seward (Alaska) Highway, at about Milepost 37, called “The Wye.” It’s the fork in the road where, when driving south from Anchorage, you decide whether you’re going to Seward (end of the road) or Sterling and points beyond. You cannot get to either of…
It was bound to happen. When the last baby turned five, she would start kindergarten, and I would need to decide to stay home or return to the workforce. It isn’t an easy decision. I haven’t worked since I was thirty-seven weeks pregnant with our twins, almost nine years ago.…
How can a loving God allow painful experiences in the lives of those who serve Him? Why do faithful servants in the Kingdom walk through dark times? Where is God’s mighty hand of deliverance when His children are faced with deep heartache and tragedy? While we may never fully understand…
As a single woman, I was in love with God. I desired to please God and do as much as I could in the church while being a light and a witness to others. I did every kind of ministry I could think of—Sunday school, cleaning, singing in the choir,…
There are no absolutes in today’s society. As far as what we believe, there is a smorgasbord as large as a restaurant menu. The notion of freedom has gone way beyond national security. Freedom has found its way into every part of our thought process, our moral compass, and our…
“And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.” (James 5:15, KJV) When I was sixteen, my mother passed away unexpectedly. As a teenager, I still needed my mother. I remember…
When God delivers you from a sinful lifestyle, drug addiction, alcohol, suicide, sickness, and more, there is always evidence of His deliverance. If we say God delivered us, there should be a visible manifestation in our life. Where is the proof of deliverance if we remain in bondage and continue…
Growing up, my parents taught my siblings and me what it meant to live a blessed life. I heard phrases like we are blessed to be a blessing. A heart that gives is able to receive. God blesses us in ways is ways others might not see. When you live…
When I was a little girl, I would ask my parents for things like a new bike, candy, or to stay up late, and they would usually say, “No.” I would often reply, “That’s not fair!” I didn’t understand why my parents didn’t let me have what I wanted. However,…