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Phoenix Drive-by Shootings by Betty Mason Arthurs

  “Shooter arrested.” These headlines over our news outlets in the Phoenix area on September 18th captivated all of us who live in the Valley of the Sun. You could hear the sigh of relief that perhaps the bewildering reign … Continue reading

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She Did What She Could

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

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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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Can Your Art Change The World?

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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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Oh, What Needless Guilt We Bear…by Donna Clark Goodrich

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“I need to talk to you about something,” I said to my husband one night before going to sleep. “Oh, oh, sounds serious,” he answered. “It is!” I continued, “I know through the years there have…

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Raising Spiritually Strong Toddlers…by Linda Carlblom

There are scads of articles on children’s ministry, but most of them deal with preschool or school-aged children. Are toddlers too young to learn about God? No, no, no! Most toddlers are eager learners. The whole world is their classroom … Continue reading

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Friends for Life, Even at a Distance…by Linda Carlblom

My best friend and shirt-tail cousin, Myra, and her college-aged daughter, Jennie, came for a week-long visit from out of state this week and left two days ago. We’ve been besties for almost 40 years, and have known each other … Continue reading

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Life is Fragile…Handle with Prayer by Betty Mason Arthurs

Life is Fragile…Handle with Prayer by Betty Mason Arthurs A ceramic plaque on my refrigerator has this above quote. How can anyone deny that life is fragile? One day your beloved family member can be diagnosed with cancer and faces … Continue reading

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What Is My Calling?

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