It’s Out of Control

It’s Out of Control

By Rhonda Stinson There is a 10-foot hedge in our front yard that grows larger each year. I decided it was time to cutback the out-of-control hedge. Thankfully, the limbs were thick enough for me to lean the extension ladder, climb to the top, and trim the upper...
His Crown Jewels

His Crown Jewels

By RaeLynn DeAngelis David’s son, Solomon, was instructed to build a magnificent temple—a dwelling place for the LORD. He took his job very seriously, making sure that only the finest materials were used in the Temple’s construction. Materials such as pure gold,...
Fractured, But Not Forever

Fractured, But Not Forever

By Rhonda Stinson As I sat waiting in the doctor’s office, I watched the fish swimming around in the gigantic tank that rested next to my seat. I find it interesting to observe how living creatures react to one another and to the world around them. Finally, my...
Honest, He Will

Honest, He Will

By Tanya JolliffeGeorge Washington said, “Honesty is the best policy.” My parents repeated that saying occasionally, and my high school volleyball coach taught me its importance. The coach wanted her players to always be honest. She wanted players who...
A Lust for Youth

A Lust for Youth

By Rhonda Stinson “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” As of late, I have noticed signs of aging. My skin is now wrinkling, my bones hurt, my muscles ache, and my eyes are dimming. It’s hard to watch the effects of time degrade our fleshly human...