The “How People Change” study by Timothy S. Lane and Paul David Tripp “is not one that comes naturally for us. It’s hard for us to connect the ways we think, feel, and act in the midst of struggle with our ultimate destination of life in heaven with Christ. It is a work of theContinue reading “Lessons 3 and 4: How People Change”
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Book Review: Moving on Doesn’t Mean Letting Go: A modern guide to navigating loss by Gina Moffa, LCSW
There is not a right or wrong way to grieve the loss of someone you love. “Moving on Doesn’t Mean Letting Go: A modern guide to navigating loss” by Gina Moffa is an excellent guide not only for a reader who needs support with grief, but also for people who want to help a lovedContinue reading “Book Review: Moving on Doesn’t Mean Letting Go: A modern guide to navigating loss by Gina Moffa, LCSW”
Helping Orphans Survive, then Thrive
Katrina Morrocco spends time with Mellissa, an 8-year-old participant of the ZOE project, in 2015. The program gives children training and materials to grow their own food or funding to start another income-generating project. Morrocco plans to return to Africa to see Mellissa graduate from the program. Photo courtesy of Helen Papageorgiou
Pink House Post Captures Cary Charm
Thousands of journal notes, poems, and pictures have been captured in Sheila Ogle’s Pink House Post Journal. “We are truly in awe of the amazing outpouring of heartfelt messages from friends as young as seven and up to 97-years-old who live down the street and from across the world. Thank you for sharing your thoughts,Continue reading “Pink House Post Captures Cary Charm”
Elevating Precious Moments with Aimee Cuthrell
For over 20 years Aimee Cuthrell has been a commission artist painting timeless portraits and memorable moments for clients and future generations. Aimee believes that our special stories and the important people in our lives are part of the fiber that makes us who we are. A commissioned painting is a way of elevating theseContinue reading “Elevating Precious Moments with Aimee Cuthrell”
Hope Outside of Prison
Life in prison puts everything in stark contrast to life outside prison. Connections to family and friends are lost. Time passes slowly. Mike Shank, founder of Pardoned by Christ, knows this experience all too well. He was 22-years-old when he was convicted of trafficking cocaine and a served three and a half years in prison.Continue reading “Hope Outside of Prison”
Day 6: Civilized to Death
Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions. Luke 12:13-21 In the older sections of this country may be seen old buildings which have housed the same family for three or four generations. When our great grandsires, in some instances our grand siresContinue reading “Day 6: Civilized to Death”
Day 5: God’s Perfecting of Life
The Lord will perfect that which concerns me. Psalm 138:8 God has great thoughts concerning each of us. Upon this physical basis he means to rear a life that will reach up to the skies and will be so beautiful and beneficent, so broad in sympathy, so fruitful in divine ministries. So exalted in character,Continue reading “Day 5: God’s Perfecting of Life”
Day 4: The Christian Life
And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. This is the first commandment. And the second like it is this, you shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other greater commandment than these. Mark 12:30-31 TheContinue reading “Day 4: The Christian Life”
Day Three: Tell Your Story
Jesus said, “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” Mark 5: 1-19 The story is bewildering. It sounds like foreign language. This should not blind us to the fact of its central message. This has to doContinue reading “Day Three: Tell Your Story”