God’s Great Plan

God’s Great Plan

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...
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...
Remember WHO and WHOSE You Are

Remember WHO and WHOSE You Are

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 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...
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...