The sound of wrapping paper tearing as I guessed at the secret those vibrant colors concealed gave ten-year-old me a unique hit of dopamine that my twitching fingers could hardly [Read more…]
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Is Halloween a pagan holiday? How its true history may surprise you
In the twentieth century, the claim that Halloween is thoroughly pagan, originating at the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (“sow-en”), has become widely spread and frequently parroted. Advocates of this [Read more…]
Taste of the sweet life with this unique chocolate chip pie recipe
I am a recovering perfectionist. When I met my husband, Rick, I would make my kitchen spotless every day. Everything had to be in its perfect place. I’m sure he began questioning what [Read more…]
What milking the family cow taught me about parenting
The morning sun is just peeping over the horizon as I walk to the pasture, stainless steel milk pail in one hand and a cup of cooling coffee in the other. The [Read more…]
From servitude to global impact: The story of George Liele
When I was growing up I had two Christian heroes: Corrie Ten Boom and Mary Slessor. I loved reading about their daring lives of service to others. Their strong and fearless faith [Read more…]
Breathing again: God’s grace for every season of recovery
“It’s like I’ve been dropped onto a different plant and I’m learning to breathe new air.” A petite forty-something year-old woman sat across from me, her blue eyes earnest as [Read more…]
