The Path To Our Salvation
In the beginning, God created a garden and humans to dwell within it. And while that garden was home for the woman and man, they weren’t left there alone. God was with them in the garden—not just...
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Author: Laura Colella
Radiate Love.
As a math teacher, I went to a multi-day workshop for a new curriculum. The presenter asked us to gather around so she could demonstrate a project from the program. She didn’t have her space set up...
Make Room At The Table
Thanksgiving Day can be bittersweet. It’s a time for reflection and reconnection. And with that comes recognition (or avoidance) of the highs and lows, laughter and tears, joy and sorrow of the...
Kindness Blooms
During an in-service day as a middle school teacher in the city of Elgin, a gentleman spoke to us about students learning English as a second language. He described an assignment in which they were...
Love Your Enemy?
I have someone in my life who is particularly difficult to be around. When we are in a private conversation, she will interrupt and talk over me or completely ignore what I say.
Holding A Grudge
One Sunday after church, my husband Dave, who always makes a pros and cons list and follows the rules and directions, turned and said, "Nancy, God's gonna ask us to do something soon that will change...
An Offering of Hallelujahs
“So I throw up my hands, And praise you again and again, ‘Cause all that I have is a hallelujah. And I know it’s not much, But I’ve nothing else fit for a King, Except for a heart singing...
But I Don’t Know What To Say
“They’ve got both doors covered.” I hate to admit it, but that’s the first thought I had at the grocery store the other day. There was no way for me to avoid the people asking for donations to...
A Different Kind Of Dinner Party
One of my favorite ways to look at Scripture is to ask the question, is this verse a fact (F), a command (C),, or a promise (P)? As I read, I’ll put a little letter next to the verse to help me...