Not Your Table

by | Jun 5, 2023 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Find Hope, Gratitude, Hope, life lessons, Managing Emotions, peace, Relationship with God, Relationships, Renewing the Mind, Replacing Lies with Truth, Spiritual Growth, True Identity

By Melody Moore I am incredibly blessed. In this particular case, I’m talking about my job. I’m a high school special education teacher in a medium-sized town in Indiana.  I love the kids. I love my job.  And I have some awesome coworkers.  But it doesn’t...

A Place of Honor

by | Apr 17, 2023 | Comparison, Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Faith, Find Hope, Forgiveness, Grace, life lessons, Relationship with God, Renewing the Mind, Replacing Lies with Truth, Seeking Direction, Spiritual Growth, True Identity

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

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

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...

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...