Michelle Shocklee ~ What Does it Mean to be Adopted by God?
By Michelle Shocklee In my new novel Appalachian Song, the theme of “I choose you” is at the heart of the story. It involves a [...]
When God Speaks ~ Larry Randolph & Jennifer Marshall Bleakley
After a series of devastating personal losses, Larry Randolph finally had things under control. Then one morning while praying, he felt God speak two simple [...]
Debbra Kay Laneville ~ You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: Life Lessons from Special Kids
Debbra Kay Laneville was born and raised in North Central Iowa. She earned her B.A. teaching degree at the University of Northern Iowa and a [...]
Peter Rosenberger ~ A Minute for Caregivers: When Everyday Feels Like Monday
Peter Rosenberger is the host of a national radio show, HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER, a widely-published writer, a songwriter, and a good friend. He is [...]
T.I. Lowe ~ Prodigal Pitfall
What does prodigal mean? My computer tells me it means spending money or resources freely and recklessly. A few of the synonyms include wasteful, irresponsible, [...]
One of those Moments
by Teresa Schweinsberg Remember the Bible story we heard as children about the three Hebrew boys, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego? Many of us know it [...]
Recognizing Our Blind Spots
by DiAnn Mills I didn’t think I had a blind spot until a well-meaning friend brought it to my attention. Not a pleasant conversation. Denial flew [...]
Forgiving Father
by Susan G. Mathis For many of us, forgiving our father is a tough task. And, by extension, understanding the love of our heavenly Father [...]
Disappointment with Unanswered Prayer and Trusting God’s Will
by Lynn Austin My newest novel, Long Way Home, tells the story of World War II veteran Jimmy Barnett, who suffers from PTSD after returning home. [...]
Do you want to be encouraged? Psalm 23 ~ A Devotional
It was August 2020 when Steve Siler invited me to contribute to a 21-day devotional he was putting together. Life was on hold that summer [...]