Category Archives: Bible

She Did What She Could

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Linda Carlblom

I attended our Tuesday’s Children’s writers retreat in the tall pines of Pine, AZ earlier this month with my critique group that I do life (and this blog) with. One of our members, Judy, has a house there she opens … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christian Living, Doing Life Together, Faith, Faithfulness, Gifts, Jesus, Ministry, Service, Uncategorized | Tagged communion, doing what you can, Jimmy Carter, Mark 14:1-26, retreat, serving, writing | 5 Comments

5 Ways to Tell if Your Child is Ready to Accept Jesus…By Linda Carlblom

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Linda Carlblom

I’m a firm believer that God works in the hearts of children just as much as he works in the hearts of adults. And I believe a child can choose to follow Jesus and mean it for life. I also … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Celebrations, Children's MInistry, Christian Living, Church, Faith, Family Life, Jesus, Ministry, Parenting, Prayer, Uncategorized | Tagged accepting Jesus, asking Jesus into your heart, baptism, child evengelism, child faith, leading kids to Christ | 1 Comment

3 Things American Christians Can Learn From My Mom… by Allison Boley

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Allison Boley

My mom made it easy for me to have a relationship with Jesus. I figured I should start with the heart of the post instead of a cutesy story (I inserted a cutesy photograph to compensate), because I feel an … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Faith, Fear, Jesus, Mom, Politics | 5 Comments

Tapes…by Carol Boley

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Carol Boley

I heard my grandfather’s voice for the first time in 30 years. It sounded just as I remembered it. My eyes misted and I smiled as I heard his gentle Southern drawl right in the middle of a story I … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Bible, Decluttering, Family Life, Family Stories, Grace, Grandparenting, Legacy, Life Transitions, Love, Memoir, Nostalgia, Regrets, Spiritual warfare | Tagged cassette tape recording, Granddaddy, inflection | 1 Comment

The Battle Belongs to the Lord . . . by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

I’m repulsed by news of terrorist attacks—bloodthirsty zealots torturing, beheading, or blowing up human beings who do not embrace their worldview. Whenever I think of our world’s volatile condition, two verses of Scripture come to my mind: “For our struggle … Continue reading →