Tribute to my Mother-in-law

Psalm 46: 1:  “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”  Twelve years ago today my beloved mother-in-law died of liver cancer. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. We still miss her so much. When she was in the last stages of the disease, she and her husband chose... Continue Reading →

Traveling the world is in Andrew Stuck’s blood

  For Andrew Stuck of Markle growing up as a missionary child in Ecuador meant living with what most Americans would consider primitive conditions. “Our use of electricity was hit and miss,” said Stuck. “We had a generator for backup and were miles from a supermarket. Our family traveled to Quito to stock up on... Continue Reading →

Tempting!

This devotion is a true story that happened several years ago. It is a tragic story but one that ends with grace as only God can provide. I admire Peggy and her determination to let nothing mar her testimony for Christ. **  “And Jesus answered and said to him, “It is written, ‘You shall worship... Continue Reading →

Managing Grief at Christmas

This is a special blog post for me. My dad, Forace Hale Brewer, died in 2005. The first Christmas without him was very difficult. I didn't even want to try to celebrate Christmas that year. But we managed to get through it. One holiday tradition my extended family had established several years ago was to hold... Continue Reading →

Organize a Living and Giving Tree

I started my writing career composing how-to essays. Ideas were all around me. This is one I had heard a church execute. It seemed like an effective way of expressing Christ’s love at Christmas. If it’s too late for your church to put this plan into effect this year, keep it in mind for 2011.... Continue Reading →

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