by Alison P | Dec 29, 2018 | Finding Happiness
Today, I had the pleasure to spend some time at a park near my home. Aside from the mosquitoes that seem to be able to find me from miles around, I had a pleasant time. There is a pond and walking trail meandering through partially wooded areas. It’s a wonderful place...
by Stacey Kimball | Dec 28, 2018 | Guest Posts
This blog post is second in a two-part series that deals with mature themes (primarily sexual abuse), and may not be suitable for all readers. Reader discretion is advised. Please also note that this is one abuse survivor’s experience and does not speak...
by Nanette ONeal | Dec 27, 2018 | Nanette O'Neal: Morning Devotional
The miracle of Christmas began with a humble birth—Jesus Christ, the Lord, Savior, and Redeemer of the world, was not born in a palace. His parents were not of significant wealth or fame. And while his birth was foretold by prophets of old, the leaders of the time...
by Walter Penning | Dec 26, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
“For at some moment in the water he must have realized that he would not live if he continued to hand over the rope and ring to others. He had to know it, no matter how gradual the effect of the cold. In his judgment he had no choice. When the helicopter took off with...
by Tudie Rose | Dec 25, 2018 | Tudie Rose: Strengthening Our Faith
When I was a little girl, I used to play for hours in our family’s little nativity. I carefully moved Mary and Joseph around the stable. The wise men had to be placed in such a way that they didn’t obstruct the view of the baby Jesus. The animals were all looking at...
by Abby Christianson | Dec 24, 2018 | Abby Christianson: Adventures in Autism
If your family has members with autism, you already know that you need to adjust what you may be used to doing for the holidays to fit their needs. When I was growing up, one of my favorite things around Christmas time was going Christmas caroling. I loved it even...
by Delisa Hargrove | Dec 23, 2018 | Delisa Hargrove: Applying Gospel Principles
Especially during the Christmas season, each character in Luke’s record comes to life for me. I crave details and long to ask them about their experiences. So I search and search for tidbits that can enhance the story I’ve embraced in the New Testament....
by Britt Kelly | Dec 22, 2018 | Britt Kelly: Learning at Home
About two months ago, I was challenged to study a one-page religious document. Simultaneously, I have been studying documents related to the Civil War in a deeper, more thorough way, including looking at them word by word and studying their historical context. ...
by Lauren Mckinnon | Dec 21, 2018 | Lauren Mckinnon: Where I Belong
I absolutely loved that little church. It was awesome. Every time I went, I felt closer to understanding who God was. Who Christ was. My heart would swell as I sang joyful words to Heavenly Father each Sunday. I loved Him—and He loved me. I could feel it so...
by Stacey Kimball | Dec 20, 2018 | Guest Posts
While this post does not go into detail, it does deal with the mature issue of sexual assault, and may not be suitable for all audiences. Reader discretion is advised. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one in three women and one in six...
