I bet you there is a celebration going on somewhere in our world RIGHT NOW. Whenever you read this post. Complete with big smiles, lots of laughter, loud cheering and maybe even a balloon parade! Continue reading
No matter how high up we climb, apart from the grace of God, we will make many mistakes and disappoint others. When we put ourselves, someone else or even something else on the throne of our lives, Continue reading
What are you waiting for? Off the top of my head, I would say SPRING! This has been the most annoying Virginia winter I can remember. (In fact, I write this on March 30th while watching the snow fall outside.) The good news is, spring WILL come, sooner or later. But waiting can be hard. Continue reading
It’s that time again. Time to race off to the store and stock up before the predicted storm arrives. Whether we have a family tradition on snow days to start with “Snow Biscuits” or end the day with a bowl of chili, we WILL make sure we feed ourselves and our families by being prepared! […]
Have you been riveted to your T.V. screen by this year’s Olympic Figure Skating? Maybe you’ve been multi-tasking, listening to commentators and once in a while glancing up to catch a medal-worthy performance. In 1984, Olympic Skater, Scott Hamilton, stepped onto the ice to capture the gold. You may not know his face, but more […]
In the past week, the Langley High School community and the Christian community has been rocked by two teen suicides. How do we address this difficult topic with sensitivity and love? I pray that the resources below will be helpful and bring hope in the wake of these tragedies. Below is an edited version of a 2013 Christianity Today article by Al Hsu. Mr. Hsu is the author of Grieving a Suicide: A Loved One’s Search for Comfort, Answers and Hope. Continue reading
by Kristie Jackson My friend Holly is about the most joyful, life-giving, affirming person on earth. When I see her, or even just hear her voice, my day is invariably brightened. And let me tell you it’s not because she isn’t willing to cause a stir or call a spade a spade. She is. […]
by Petra Barrientos Language is a funny thing. These days I think and dream in English. I speak no more than 10 words of German in any given week. And yet, when it comes to Christmas cards, “Merry Christmas” never seems quite right. “Fröhliche Weihnacht,” (which, you guessed it, means the exact same […]
Sometimes it seems like there are two different gods – a God of judgment in the Old Testament, and a God of mercy in the New. Is that the case? Michael Ramsden addresses that question and shows us the consistency of God. You’ll enjoy his humor, identify with his examples and be encouraged by his […]
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