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… or what activities he would be involved with. I often wonder about what kind of kid Jake would be. Then I ask myself who would I be if Jake were still here with us on earth? I am sure other trials and heartbreak would have led me to a closer walk with the Lord…

I recently helped PREPARE – plan, organize, gear up for, a huge Bookstore at a major conference of 5500 women at a convention center. Then, I helped IMPLEMENT the event – whew, it was busy, stressful, there was very little sleep, we worked hard mentally and physically! Finally, it was time to REST. I felt…

I sat on the edge of my couch, nervously waiting for the ten o’clock news to air. I had never really cared much about watching the news, it usually depresses me. However,  this night was different because the news was telling a piece of our story. A big part of my heart was about to…

Storms of life are common. Often we are just heading in, heading out or caught in the middle of one. In tough times some turn away from God; others draw close to Him. He promises hope in hard times. Striking images of global suffering, unforgettable portraits of tragedy in our communities and in the lives…

Freedom!  Independence!  Red White and Blue!  Glory!  Patriotism!  FREEDOM!  These words cause a stir in the very pit of my being!  When I was young, I don’t believe that I truly understood the price that had been paid for my freedom.  My understanding came on my first missionary trip.  I went to Seoul, Korea on…

Nona Muss has written an article that will change our lives!  Go and read in the forums! https://contagiousjoy4him.comforums/topic/nona-muss-the-king-is-dead-i-didnt-know-he-was-sick

When you wake up in the morning, are you ever gripped with fear? Sometimes fear of the unknown will clutch our heart and flood our mind as we face the loss of a job, loss of a home, a serious illness, a major life change, or even loneliness. Satan will use every opportunity to rob…

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What we really want to know when times are tough is: Did I hear God clearly? Am I on the right path? Is He with me? What we are trying to discern by asking these three questions is: am I following God or me? Even though the bible teaches us to expect storms (see Matt…