The Only Weapon You Need

The Only Weapon You Need

By Rhonda Stinson My Shiba Inu, Marley, escaped again. Rule #1: Never let a Shiba off leash. They’re escape artists and will dart if loose. There she stood, ready to cross our busy road. I was yelling every lure in the book. “Toy, treat, go for a walk, mommy’s...
Who’s Behind the Pandemonium?

Who’s Behind the Pandemonium?

By Rae Lynn DeAngelis Are you familiar with the Allstate “Mayhem” commercials? Potentially hazardous situations are taken to the extreme through the antics of Allstate’s appropriately named spokesperson, “Mayhem”. The short...
I Will Carry You

I Will Carry You

By Michele Eich Navigating the empty nest stage of life brings a mix of emotions. One day I’m loving the freedom my husband and I have to go on new adventures. The next minute I am looking at my kids’ baby pictures with tears in my eyes. Through all of it,...
When It Doesn’t Make Sense

When It Doesn’t Make Sense

By Tanya Jolliffe I was nudged by the Spirit in the spring of 2005 to join a church planting team that my home church was creating. I attended a three-day church planting boot camp and although I didn’t know how things were going to go, I took my spot on...
Mountain Mover

Mountain Mover

By Rhonda Stinson My car was a muddy mess! After the ice storm a couple weeks ago, I got my car stuck. Mud spewed from hood to rear as I pressed on the gas pedal trying to break free. I’m thankful my brother pulled me out two days later. My co-worker needed me...