Nov
17
A different type of drug
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I received the following in an email a while back and have decided to post it here after reading it, again, this morning…
The other day, someone at a store in our town read that a Methamphetamine lab had been found in an old farmhouse in the adjoining county and he asked me a rhetorical questions, “Why didn’t we have a drug problem when you and I were growing up?” Read more
Jul
14
Daddy’s Empty Chair
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A man’s daughter had asked the local minister to come and pray with her father. Read more
Jul
9
I love John John
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Even after all I have done to hurt him, after treating him the way I have for so long, I still managed to stay in his heart. Read more
Jun
18
My Tata’s Passing…
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I spoke to my Nana this morning and she said the doctor explained to her about the pain my Tata was in and asked if she would like for them to continue treatment and testing. Read more
Jun
16
Submissive Wife
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Question:
“Does a wife have to submit to her husband?”
It wasn’t until I read the response to this question by my friend, Laura, that I understood why, according to the bible, a wife should be submissive to her husband. Read more
Jun
8
Preventing Kids from Growing up in Sin
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Titus 2:11-12 (NIV)
11For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, Read more
Jun
7
My Redeemer Lives - Team Hoyt
Filed Under Children, Encouragement, Faith, Family, Father, Life, Video | 1 Comment
A son asked his father, ‘Dad, will you take part in a marathon with me?’ The father who, despite having a heart condition, says ‘Yes’. They went on to complete the marathon together. Father and son went on to join other marathons, the father always saying ‘Yes’ to his son’s request of going through the race together. One day, the son asked his father, ‘Dad, let’s join the Ironman together.’
To which, his father said ‘Yes’. Read more
May
30
Be the Encourager
Filed Under Children, Death, Encouragement, Faith, Family, Life, Love | 1 Comment
As she stood in front of her 5th grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children an untruth. Like most teachers, she looked at her students and said that she loved them all the same. However, that was impossible, because there in the front row, slumped in his seat, was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard. Read more
May
23
Coping with Depression
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Isaiah 40:29-31
29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
30 Even youths grow tired and weary,and young men stumble and fall;
31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; They will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Read more
May
22
Analyzing Matthew 14:22-33
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Recently, I was given a project which was to read Matthew 14:22-33 and explain how it applies to me. It is amazing how scripture comes out at you when you, actually, put thought into it. Read more
May
22
Our prayers go out to Steven Curtis Chapman and his entire family.
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As many of you may know, Steven Curtis Chapman is a contemporary Christian artist. His music has inspired me in many ways. As a matter of fact, the song, “Cinderella” is my husband’s favorite song. Read more
May
21
The Price of Children
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The government recently calculated the cost of raising a child from birth to 18 and came up with $160,140 for a middle income family. That doesn’t include college tuition. Read more