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Story: Sam’s Tears

God gave Dave and Robbi one son. That’s all. Just one. One child to raise, one child to love. One perfect Sam. Well, nobody is perfect but some come pretty darn close - count Sammy in that group. Dave and Robbi are friends of ours. Dave and my … [Read more...]

Q-Card Volume 143

Week Ending Friday November 29, 2019 {quotes} Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give. - Eleanor Roosevelt To succeed in life you need three things: … [Read more...]

Story: She Leads and Succeeds

Kirsten Marie Frances Nowak is that girl you noticed when you picked your son up early from middle-school last week for his dentist appointment. You saw her in the playground sitting alone on a bench reading a book...with pages. The other girls … [Read more...]

Story: Later in Life Lovers

They are happy - as later in life lovers usually are. They live gratefully knowing that each day together is a precious gift from God, not to be taken for granted. Seldom do they forget that life before they met was lonely, and life after, is full … [Read more...]

Story: With a Whole Heart

As all good ideas go, it starts with a problem searching for a solution. Problem: Jamie hates religion. He hates the idea of it, he hates the rules of it, and he hates the phoniness of religious leaders he knows. He hates the money in it. He hates … [Read more...]

Understanding and Prayers for Depression

UNDERSTANDING AND PRAYERS FOR DEPRESSION Having depression is like being awake and tired at the same time. It's the fear of failure, with no urge to be productive. It's longing for friends, but hating to … [Read more...]

Story: Marcus and the Lion

By Susan Diamond TO FREEDOM He woke one day and instead of thanking God (which was his usual custom) he took a vow in God’s presence. “Today is the day I will change my destiny.” Marcus was a slave. He was strong, smart, and hardworking. All … [Read more...]

Q-Card: Volume 130

Week Ending Friday August 30, 2019 {quotes} God answers sharp and sudden on some prayers, and thrusts the thing we have prayed for in our face, a gauntlet with a gift in it.Elizabeth Barrett Browning Surely no good thing will come out of a … [Read more...]

Feature: Backward Quiz

TEN EXCELLENT ANSWERSWhat's the Question? 1. It's God's house. 2. It's where you find inspirational clergy. 3. It's how you feel supported. 4. It's what nurtures a sense of purpose. 5. It's filled with song. 6. It's where to meet … [Read more...]

Q-Card Volume 125

Week Ending Friday July 26, 2019 {quotes} Love is a string of coincidences that gathers significance and becomes a miracle. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (adapted) Fortune favors the bold. Latin proverb All you need is a destination, … [Read more...]