By Wendy LeBolt As I unwrapped our Christmas tree ornaments and searched for their perfect places on the tree, one in particular gave me pause. It’s an athletically dressed woman in flight. She’s sporting a helmet that reads “Mom,” and from her arm-wings dangle balls, rackets, and sports equipment of all types. She jingles with […]
By Jeanette Hanscome The Valentine’s Day event looked great, but the flyer showed a couple holding hands. It would be pointless to sign up, painful even, like the Sunday when a sermon about marriage left me in tears. Couples events no longer applied to me. Divorce Care applied to me, and discussions about our church […]
By Pati Page Perhaps it is the season of life I am in—the time in between. My daughters are young adults well on their journey. My parents struggle through the trials that come with old age. It is a time that draws a special interest in reflection. I’m reaching for the baton and preparing to […]
By Stacey Pardoe My role as a mentor started on a cold Wednesday night with an eager group of eight teen girls. I was in my mid-twenties and sensed it was time to start deliberately investing in the lives of younger believers. I had high hopes for making an impact on their lives and helping […]
By Rick Ezell Vineyards during Jesus’ time were common and have always been central to Israel’s agriculture and economy. In fact the grapevine was the emblem of Israel, much like the bald eagle is for America. Grapes appeared on coins during the intertestamental period between Malachi and Matthew. At the time of Jesus, a golden […]
