Category Archives: Christian Living

The Power of Hope…by Linda Carlblom

It lives on the edges of my mind, permeating everything I do. Without it, I’m sad, downcast, listless, feeling like my life doesn’t matter. But then hope walks in and changes everything. Even David of the Bible recognized the power … Continue reading

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

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6 Reasons My Dad was the Best…by Linda Carlblom

Sunday is Father’s Day, so I thought a post about dads would be appropriate. Especially since I had the best dad on the planet. Was he perfect? Nope. And I bet yours wasn’t either. But really, isn’t that a relief? … Continue reading

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Addicted to Plastic…by Donna Clark Goodrich

“We live in a society in which the undisciplined endlessly pursue the unnecessary,” says Emily Barnes, author of Survival for Busy Women. “Getting something on easy credit is not much of a challenge.” Addiction to plastic not only causes tension … Continue reading

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The Fine Art of Faithfulness…by Linda Carlblom

I was recently taken aback one Sunday after church when a man in his early thirties said to me, “I’m so proud of you.” “You are?” I couldn’t fathom why he’d be proud of me. He was about the age of my … Continue reading

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The Battle Belongs to the Lord . . . 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

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Eyes to See…by Carol Boley

At first I thought it was just a sliver of ice melting on the floor. I wiped up the little puddle and didn’t give it another thought. When I went back to the refrigerator an hour later, the puddle was … Continue reading

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Easter and Last Suppers by Betty Mason Arthurs

  Easter season is upon us and it’s a time when we Christians celebrate the time Jesus rose from the dead. Throughout the year we also have communion to remember the last supper Jesus had with his twelve disciples before … Continue reading

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Confessions of a Suspense Addict…by Peggy Levesque

Confessions of a Suspense Addict…by Peggy Levesque I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t an avid reader, beginning with Little Golden Books as an early gradeschooler. As I grew old enough, I made the mile-long trek to the library … Continue reading

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