Are you being faced with a difficult future? Most of us experience this at some time. Some of the most difficult can be the loss of loved ones. The gal I write about below was a dear friend whom I miss. My family has also lost loved ones and I admit its painful. Still, I... Continue Reading →
Pastor Creates Homes for Forgotten Children Worldwide
This story is about a group of people who live in my small, Midwestern town whose vision is world-wide. Their work to help poor, neglected children around the world is phenomenal. Information to contribute to this ministry is listed at the end of the article. Please consider helping them. ** Twenty-seven million people in the world are... Continue Reading →
Les Claghorn Races His 1967 Nova
“It’s always been speed for me,” said Les Claghorn of Bluffton. Claghorn owns a 1967 Nova he purchased in 1991 from a man in Pennville, Indiana. “It was an old race car,” said Claghorn. Claghorn had owned a 1967 Nova in high school. Perhaps in memory of his and the car’s younger days, he converted... Continue Reading →
Parenting Isn’t for Cowards
Photo by Dave Reusser He did much evil in the eyes of the Lord … II Chron 33:6 (NIV) King Hezekiah surely could have used some parenting advice when it came to raising Manasseh. Talk about a juvenile delinquent! Once Hezekiah died and Manasseh became king, nothing was sacred throughout the land. For... Continue Reading →
Shadow of Death
Photo caption: God provides beauty for our souls to enjoy in the midst of pain. Even a shadow like that on this flower can be a thing of beauty. Foster Park, Fort Wayne Indiana ** In light of the shooting that occurred this week in one of our nation's elementary schools I thought this devo... Continue Reading →
Cradle of Grace
“…and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger.” Luke 2:7. Photo by Dave Reusser Many people today display a Nativity scene during the Christmas season. The tiny figures of Mary, Joseph, shepherds, and a sheep or two surround Baby Jesus, asleep... Continue Reading →
Overcoming Holiday Blues
This story has been posted on my blog in other years but it is such a timely subject that I wanted to share it again. It originally was published in The Lookout Magazine. Since then, we have lost my father-in-law. Losing a loved one is never easy, but enduring it at the holidays is harder.... Continue Reading →
Church Away from Home
In honor of Veteran’s Day this story is posted to relay an important episode in my husband’s military career. It has been published in several Sunday School take home papers. We never know when a military person might need a nudge toward God. Can you provide that to some vet today? ... Continue Reading →
Obedience vs. Sacrifice
“Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice.” (I Samuel 15:22) When my husband John came down with the flu a few hours before milking time, I was frantic. Our hired helper had the night off and I had not been in the barn since our baby was born a... Continue Reading →
Delores Polderman loves crafts and horses!
I’ve been amiss for several weeks in posting. The reason is due to a vacation, working two jobs other than writing, and the approaching deadline of a children’s book. Thanks for your patience! Here is a story that appeared in the Ossian Sun Riser. Delores is a friend of mine from our Stitches of Hope... Continue Reading →