Tag Archives: Faith

What Are You Clinging To? by Bridget A. Thomas

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Bridget A. Thomas

I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely. – Psalm 63:8 Have you ever carried too many things in your hands and felt one of the items slowly slipping through your fingers, as you desperately tried to … Continue reading →

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A Momentary Discomfort by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Nancy J. Farrier

A few weeks ago, my husband had an outpatient medical procedure done at a hospital. It was nothing serious, a simple health checkup that requires a few hours.  As I waited for him in the quiet hospital waiting room, a … Continue reading →

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Confidence in God by Bridget A. Thomas

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Bridget A. Thomas

My heart is confident in you, O God; no wonder I can sing your praises with all my heart! – Psalm 108:1 Do you have confidence in God? You might ask, “What does it mean to have confidence in God?” … Continue reading →

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An Introduction for Modern Readers by James R. Coggins

Posted on October 6, 2021 by jrcoggins

A couple of generations ago, things were much different. Back then, most people in North America—whether believing Christians or not—had a basic understanding of the main teachings of Christianity. Today, the church exists in a culture that is largely disconnected … Continue reading →

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Praising God When You’re Worried by Bridget A. Thomas

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Bridget A. Thomas

Do you make praising God a priority in your life? I confess I didn’t know the importance of praising God until 2020. When we went through the pandemic, and the world seemed to fall apart, there were two things that … Continue reading →

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When Things Go Wrong by Bridget A. Thomas

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Bridget A. Thomas

Have you ever felt as though God has abandoned you? In Psalm 88:14, the psalmist asks, “Why, Lord, do you reject me and hide your face from me?” At times in life, we might feel these words deep in our … Continue reading →

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Handing Our Concerns to God by Bridget A. Thomas

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Bridget A. Thomas

Many years ago, I was headed out of town on a business trip with two coworkers. We had a layover in Chicago, but sadly learned that our connecting flight was cancelled. It was late and there were no other flights … Continue reading →

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Reaching Out in Faith by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Nancy J. Farrier

My dad was terrified of snakes. Growing up in Indiana, he said the big black snakes in the barn would chase him. I have no idea if this was true or his youthful imagination, but those snakes left a mark … Continue reading →

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I Miss You, Paula Kay – by Kathy Carmichael

Posted on February 25, 2021 by kathc2

Earlier this month my older sister, Paula Kay Carmichael, passed away. We thought it was amusing that we each married Carmichael men. My husband was born in Scotland, hers in Arkansas, but they had to be distant cousins since the … Continue reading →

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It’s the Who that Gets You Through by Julie Arduini

Posted on January 20, 2021 by juliearduini

For the last couple weeks my sister and I have been perusing social media and watching videos. There has been so much information out there concerning our nation and her past, her presidents, their choices, and our future. Heady stuff. … Continue reading →

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Captivity and Trust by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Nancy J. Farrier

Do you have a favorite scripture you cling to in times of stress? Most of us do. Most of us have more than one. Scripture is comforting in times of trouble. Comforting when there is uncertainty and unrest in our … Continue reading →

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Speak Faith by Bridget A. Thomas

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Bridget A. Thomas

During this time of year, like many people, I enjoy reading about the birth of Jesus. I was recently reading through the book of Luke. Luke 1 gives us a lot of details that lead up to Jesus’ birth, details … Continue reading →

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Breakthrough or Breakup by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 9, 2020 by juliearduini

It’s a rite of passage for authors. The one-star review/rating. The dread of it kept me from writing for publication for decades. Yes, decades. In my young adult years I was tied to what people thought of me. It kept … Continue reading →

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The Chain Yanker by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 14, 2020 by juliearduini

The Chain Yanker My son texted me and let me know his school was canceling his student teaching assignment because he was missing a needed class. He’d checked with his advisor throughout his college career and was told more than … Continue reading →

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Never Alone by Bridget A. Thomas

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Bridget A. Thomas

Abandoned, alone, and afraid. I imagine that is how Hagar felt in Genesis 21. She had only followed orders. And now in a sudden twist, she and her son had been kicked out. They were alone in the desert. They … Continue reading →

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