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What anniversaries do you remember?
Anniversaries. What comes to mind when I say that word? Most of the time anniversaries are associated with happy memories and events – like a wedding anniversary....
Remembering the fallen
Today is Memorial Day, a time we set aside to remember and honor those who have died while serving in the U.S. military. These brave men and...
All we need is love
My youngest brother got married Saturday. It’s not the wedding they had planned. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, they were forced to postpone their grand wedding plans...
‘Never stop fighting!’
I think we can all agree 2020 already has been a hard year. Even before the coronavirus caused so many of us to shelter in place for...
Healing hands: Trust during trying times
With the COVID-19 pandemic, many lives and routines were instantly changed. But for single mom LaShonda Haynes, when the crisis hit, she stepped into action. Before the...
Embracing the messy
How have you been feeling? What has been occupying your mind and soul? After many weeks of “not normal,” sheltering in place and social distancing, it’s definitely...
This is your time
Do you know the story of Esther? She was a quiet Jewish girl who essentially won a beauty contest to marry the king. Years later, she learned...
The benefit of a smile
Recently, a staff member called a donor to thank him for his $5 donation. She expected to leave a voicemail, but he picked up the phone. At...
Living in the resurrection
Yesterday was Easter, and if your holiday was anything like mine, it was nowhere close to normal. Usually, we start the day at church. Later, my house...
Hope is here!
Things may look a little bleak right about now. As most of us are practicing social distancing and sheltering in place, we may all be experiencing a...