A Place of Honor

A Place of Honor

By Rhonda Stinson “I am not doing very good,” said Nina, one of my ESL (English as a Second Language) students. “Learning takes time, Nina,” I encouraged. Hang in there, and I assure you, you will make progress.” Frustration was written...
Aging Gracefully

Aging Gracefully

By RaeLynn DeAngelis As I peered into the free-standing mirror to apply makeup one morning, I noticed a few new wrinkles and age spots had appeared. A reminder that I’m not as young as I used to be. A few minutes later while drying my hair, I couldn’t help...
First Lady Eve

First Lady Eve

By Rae Lynn DeAngelis When a colleague asked me to be part of a devotional series focused on women in the Bible and the lessons we can learn through their example, I immediately sensed that God wanted me to focus on Eve. While preparing what to share, God reminded me...
Guaranteed Blessings

Guaranteed Blessings

By Michele Eich Years ago, God turned a temptation to be offended into a powerful lesson on being a blessing. I carry this treasure in my heart, and I hope it encourages you to bless others. During my time in Bible college, we had a very special time set aside called...
A Tangible Reminder

A Tangible Reminder

By Michele Eich After seeing me through a very difficult time in my life, God gave me a tangible reminder of His presence by blessing me with a meaningful present that I wear to this day. It was November of 2009, and I had a day at home to catch up on life. You know...