Real Freedom

Real Freedom

Today, I was blessed to chat with a coworker who is also an all-the-way Christian. She was asking for advice on how to broach a subject with one of our students out of concern for the student’s future and reputation. That conversation led to one about a...
Conviction – Not Condemnation

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

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

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

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...