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As a hobbyist photographer, I have been blessed with the ability to travel and capture breathtaking landscapes and delightful wildlife.
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Author: Laura Colella
People Are People
My mother was raised Episcopalian, and my father was Roman Catholic. When they wanted to send their boys to Catholic grammar school, they were required to be members of the church. Mom converted to...
His Kid
My confidence in many areas of my life was waning, if it was even there at all, and I knew I needed the nearness of my Father. So I took off to the mountains of Colorado in the middle of winter with...
Celebrate!
As I read the Bible passage above, I’m struck by Paul’s enthusiasm and excitement for God. The deep joy and gratitude behind his words are surprising. Why?
Jesus’s Name, Not Mine
I desperately wanted to see my name on the front of a book. As a teenager, I doodled in notebooks during class, practicing my signature.
Check Your Motives
Twenty years ago as a couple’s small group leader, God shone a hard light on my motives. A gentleman in the group asked us to pray for a friend on the mission field.
It’s About Being In Control
I have always been a planner. When I travel, I make lists. I have spreadsheets ready for any event I am planning. I map out my day each morning using my calendar, to-do list, and email inbox.
Tree Of Life
Etched on a tombstone in a nearby cemetery is a picture of a child sitting on a river bank. His bamboo fishing pole is poised for the moment the bobber sinks below the water’s surface, ready to land...
A Broken Seashell
We were all hunting for a giant conch shell to hear the ocean in. It was our granddaughter's 10th-year birthday trip, and the epic stage was set. A bit of disappointment followed as we began to settle...