by Gail MacDonald Looking back over the first nine months of 2020, most of us would agree that these are unprecedented days. We are susceptible to fear, confusion, anger or helplessness. But we can also be surprised by blessings of … Continued
by Phyllis Phelps My name is Phyllis Phelps, and I am the director of House of Hope NH. I would like to tell you about House of Hope NH and what the Lord has done in our 2%-churched area. In … Continued
By Mary Donnelly Feeling depleted, stressed, and exhausted should not be our norm. And yet, if you are like many women today, it seems to have become just that. Sure, there will be seasons that demand that we live beyond … Continued
by Lori Stanley Roeleveld Many times, I have thought my life unimportant – not as a form of self-pity, but more as an excuse. This fallacy that I don’t matter, that I’m insignificant, is a convenient delusion to comfort me … Continued
by Janet Aronson “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 It’s been a tough time, even for the healthiest of us. We are learning to live in a … Continued
by Lynne Bauman “For we live by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 That verse has been a constant theme for me over the last several months. Our journey comes down to one thing … our faith in who … Continued
by Sherri Martinelli Summer is finally here … though it might look different than any summer we have experienced! Here are three poems to hopefully help you GAZE at God and His promises and GLANCE at all else. MY PURPOSE The … Continued
by Cynthia Fantasia It was a glorious, sunny October day. Just a bit windy, though. Like every Sunday, we – aunts, uncles, cousins – were gathered at my parents’ home for dinner. Just as we were settling in someone noticed … Continued
by Lucinda Secrest McDowell Not feeling very loved today? Perhaps circumstances of life have left you feeling trapped or unworthy – or even far from the God who made you and loves you. My favorite love verse in the Bible … Continued
by Sharon Gamble Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. —Matthew 6:34 ESV Not that many months ago, we felt pretty certain about the future. … Continued