Before our time, a thirteen-year-old girl, along with her parents and older sister, took refuge in a secret annex in the building of her father’s business. Her diary, which detailed her thoughts, her fears, and her dreams was published. We know it as The Diary of Anne Frank. The year was 1942. Anne’s family hadContinue reading “Desperate, Despondent, and Determined”
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Are You Stuck in a Saturday Mood?
When we think of Easter, what comes to mind? Crucifixion Cross Resurrection Easter Bunny Easter eggs Hunting for Easter eggs New outfits Spring The idea of Easter conjures up a variety of themes as well as ways to celebrate it. Thursday Growing up in the Methodist Church, we began observing the Easter season on ThursdayContinue reading “Are You Stuck in a Saturday Mood?”
We Say We Will Never Forget, But…
Amos 4 – Week Two Last week, we were introduced to Amos, one of the prophets sent by God to warn the Israelites. As we were studying 1 & 2 Kings, there were several prophets that were well-known as prophets. Amos wasn’t one of them. He was an ordinary man. A sheep breeder, in fact,Continue reading “We Say We Will Never Forget, But…”
Where Do You Go When a Storm is Coming?
2 Kings 19 – Week Twelve Feeling vulnerable isn’t comfortable. Feeling vulnerable in a situation gives way to many different types of emotions. We can feel at risk of being hurt, attacked, rejected, judged, abandoned, or embarrassed. Vulnerability can develop when we are in a relationship, in the workplace, when we are trying something newContinue reading “Where Do You Go When a Storm is Coming?”
Beacons of Light 