God’s Great Plan

God’s Great Plan

by | May 22, 2023 | Acceptance, Christian Living, Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Faith, Finding Purpose, Gratitude, grief, Hope, life lessons, Managing Emotions, Overcomer, Relationship with God, Renewing the Mind, Replacing Lies with Truth, Seeking Direction, Spiritual Growth

By Tanya Jolliffe The spring always reminds me of track and field season. For six years, I spent many spring afternoons running around a track, jumping over hurdles or a bar. I was introduced to the sport in the spring of sixth grade and instantly fell in love with...
Aging Gracefully

Aging Gracefully

by | Apr 3, 2023 | Acceptance, Body Image, Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Embrace Freedom, Find Hope, Grace, life lessons, Overcomer, peace, Renewing the Mind, Replacing Lies with Truth, Restoration, Spiritual Growth, True Identity

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...
Out of the Wreckage

Out of the Wreckage

by | Mar 20, 2023 | Acceptance, Body Image, Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Eating Disorders, Embrace Freedom, Find Hope, Finding Purpose, healing, life lessons, Renewing the Mind, Replacing Lies with Truth, Restoration, Spiritual Growth, Steps to Freedom, Stories of Recovery

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 | Feb 20, 2023 | Acceptance, Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Embrace Freedom, life lessons, Overcomer, Relationship with God, Renewing the Mind, Replacing Lies with Truth, Restoration, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Warfare, True Identity

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 | Feb 13, 2023 | Acceptance, Conferences, Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Embrace Freedom, Find Hope, Gratitude, life lessons, Relationship with God, Renewing the Mind, Replacing Lies with Truth, Restoration, Seeking Direction, Spiritual Growth, True Identity

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...