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How Termites Ruined My Perfect Day

It was one of the first really warm days of Spring. Having the house mostly to myself, I planned to get all of my work done early and...

Why Didn't I Just Take "No" for an Answer?

It should have been an easy project—take out a bathtub unit and replace it with a shower unit. Because of Jamie’s disability, he was no...

The Hill I Am Willing to Die On....

“The hill you are willing to die on.” It’s a phrase I’ve heard a lot lately. Sometimes it’s used by someone to express their deep...

So Yeah, I Was Being a Jerk.....

So the other day, I was acting like a jerk. No, really. It all started when I heard about how a fellow Christian responded to a...

The Tree

It was early in the morning when the sound of chainsaws buzzing outside of my window woke me. Wondering what was going on, I looked out...

The Story of The Obnoxious Car Horn

Have you completely oblivious to the most obvious things that are happening around you? Sadly, I have. Maybe I'm preoccupied, maybe...

Dare to Take a Stand

The other day a woman told a story about a wedding shower to which she wasn’t invited. Apparently, the people hosting the party were...

Never Settle Past, Present and Future

One of the biggest areas where Christians choose to settle for less than God has for them is in the area of inner healing. Thankfully, it...

Worth the Fight

It was one of those nights. I can’t say it happens often, but often enough that it had become a problem. Another night of...

Your Greatest Asset in the War Against Shame

If you really want to defeat shame once and for all in you life, share your testimony. For more practical tips on to Overcoming Shame,...

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