Conviction – Not Condemnation

By Tanya Jolliffe When I was in second grade, I began taking piano lessons. Although my mother was a trained piano teacher, she knew my personality. She decided it best for me to take my classes from a local piano teacher who had taught her many years before. My...

An Elevated Viewpoint

By Rae Lynn DeAngelis My husband and I were looking for something fun to do one Saturday afternoon and began searching the Internet for ideas. Located only 20 minutes away, we found an historic estate called Veraestau. It was built in the early 1800s and is now an...

Sound of Freedom

By Rae Lynn DeAngelis Several years ago, I shared a devotion about the importance of freedom. As we celebrate this day that represents America’s freedom and independence, I thought it was fitting to share again: Growing up, my family had all sorts of critters living...

Imagine Heaven

By RaeLynn DeAngelis What are some of the things in life that motivate, inspire, or transform you? Things that don’t just alter what you believe, but change the way you think, act, and live? Jesus? Absolutely! Family and friends? You bet. Experiences?  Many...

Not Your Table

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...