by Susan E. Moody When I was in 6th grade, Laura Cummings invited me to her birthday party. I remember that one of her birthday party favors was that make-your-own-balloon stuff. Also, we got to eat Charleston Chews at the … Continued
by Rhonda Bennett The caller ID tells me it’s the realtor. My heart sinks; oh no, did they sell the house? Do I have to move again? Then my heart calms as I recall all the miracle homes God has … Continued
By Susan Upham In 11 days my oldest and only son will be graduating from high school and I’m a wreck. I know I’ve had many years to prepare for this moment. How it’s possible that after 57 book reports, … Continued
by Lynne Bauman “I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” … Continued
By April Johnson Well, today, it happened again. I held my tongue. I did not speak when I should have. I remained silent, smiled, and walked away. I remember as a child the countless times I was spoken to before … Continued
By Kristi Stoughton One day last spring, I noticed my daffodils. The buds were just starting to peek through the green, promising explosions of yellow and gold in the coming weeks. I thought, “finally!” Later in the day I stood … Continued
By Rene Allen On November 5, 2016, by design ministries sponsored an ‘Organic Mentoring’ event at Immanuel Church in Chelmsford, MA. The event was based on the book of the same title written by Dr. Sue Edwards and Barbara Neumann. … Continued
By Jan Carlberg My brothers dubbed one of our aunts, “the casserole queen.” She could concoct something out of leftovers, stuff from unmarked containers, or vegetables hibernating in the back of a refrigerator drawer. As I write, I find myself … Continued
By Linda Moore Dear Sister in Christ, “There have to be times to sit and wait for the fullness of God that replenishes body, mind and soul … there has to be time for the fullness of time, or time … Continued
By Chalaine Scott People say this generation is the problem. No one sits on front porches anymore. No families gather around tables. No rocking-chair sittin’ or porch-swing conversatin’. My grandpa’d sit and tell me about the good ol’ days. And … Continued