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You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day. (Psalm 91:5, NIV) Basketball is a game of hustle, teamwork and strategy, all of which I love. My introduction …
When The Answer is No, Part 2
Sometimes God says no. Karen was a godly woman who lost her battle to cancer. In spite of the medical struggles she faced, and the pain that terrorized her body, Karen’s faith was immovable. …
When The Answer is NO, Part 1
In the summer of 2002, Shira and Joey Arnold were delighted to learn that they were expecting their first child. They excitedly shared the news with family and friends as they began to plan …
When Days Are Dark
I was in Illinois. My husband was in North Carolina. I’m usually the video girl, but Brad stepped up to film our daughter’s volleyball tournament since I couldn’t be there. I had shown him …
More Strength Less Stress, Please!
There is a scene in the whimsical and quirky film The Princess Bride in which some bad guys were chasing the movie’s two main characters, Buttercup and Wesley. In order to escape, Buttercup and …
Wipe Them Out
When you grow up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and summer yields to fall, you root for the Steelers. It’s not even an option. It’s culture. You bleed black and gold. The home team binds every …
What You and the Royals Have in Common
It was shockingly early when the alarm clock invaded my dreams, screaming at me to wake up that morning. Even the sun was still sleeping as I rose. With heavy eyelids and a groggy …
Living Out Love
I had been reading through the book of Luke and freshly looking at how Jesus interacted with people. How he responded to their interruptions. How he reacted to their pain. How he met their …
A Beautiful Thing
I’m completely crazy about cool jewelry, so when the Lord prompted me to take off my favorite necklace and give it to the woman who had just admired it, I tried to pretend I …