Out of the Wreckage

Out of the Wreckage

By Rhonda Stinson It was a sunny afternoon. I stood beside the beach umbrella breathing in warm air and gazing atwaves that seemed to flow out of the sky. My mom and I began to pack up our gear when I stopped her and said, “Stand still and look out at this...
Remember WHO and WHOSE You Are

Remember WHO and WHOSE You Are

By Tanya Jolliffe I remember hearing I was a “tomboy” in grade school. I don’t remember my parents, grandparents, or other relatives saying it, but my classmates, family friends, and acquaintances were happy to tell me WHO I was.  I lived an...
Identity Crisis

Identity Crisis

By Rhonda Stinson Becca E. Dougherty was born in 1864 in Ohio. She had at least 1 daughter with Joseph Mitchell. She died in Adams, Ohio at the age of 17. Her daughter’s name was Electa “Lefty” Mitchell.  We had always wanted to know why...
Being Still

Being Still

By Michele Eich As I am writing this, I am in the midst of a 40-day social media fast. I have unplugged from everything which gives me more time to be with God. I am learning many lessons during this season of stillness, and I want to share some of those with you....