Teens Can Learn Ways to Help Prevent Human Trafficking at FREE workshop

Teens, pre-teens, homeschool students listen up! You have the chance to pick up some FREE Indonesian jewelry and make your own at a workshop called ‘Teens Giving Back’ to be held at the Allen County Public Library on June 6 at 1pm in the Young Adults Department. The workshop will be conducted by me and... Continue Reading →

Who Sees You As An Angel?

Matthew 1:20 “… Do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.” (NKJV) The day after we were married, my husband and I were in a car headed for O’Hare Airport when we were hit by a car. We were taken... Continue Reading →

Elizabeth Nulf MacDonald Helps Speakers ‘Un-Sabotage’ Messages

I met Elizabeth Nulf MacDonald a few years ago through a mutual friend who was interested in communication skills. Elizabeth has interviewed me on her public access TV show which focuses on perfecting communication skills. She is an artist at what she does and it was a thrill to turn the tables and interview her.... Continue Reading →

Ossian Church of the Nazarene Moves Into the Future

** In December 2012 the editor of the Bluffton News-Banner asked me to begin a weekly column of stories about churches in Wells County (IN). It’s been a delight talking with pastors from the 65 (yes 65!) churches in this county. Since talking with Pastor Bob Miller of the Ossian Church of the Nazarene, I’ve... Continue Reading →

Calvary Lutheran Church Members Help Students Learn

caption: Pastor Jerry O’Neal of Calvary Lutheran Church in Bluffton is working with his congregation to strengthen its impact on the community.**In December 2012 the editor of the Bluffton (IN) News Banner asked me to begin writing a weekly series of profiles of churches in our area. As a Christian, this was a pleasure to agree... 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 →

Married Couple Resigns Professional Careers To Help Kids in Haiti

This is an inspiring story of a married couple who is willing to give up their home, careers, families and surroundings to help kids in need. They will move in February 2013. Information about how to help support the Aschlimans is at the end of the article. Prayerfully consider helping them with their financial needs.... Continue Reading →

Loneliness has its advantages

For three days he was blind and did not eat or drink anything. Acts 9:9 (NIV) The first day of journalism class during my freshman year of college, I sat alone. Everyone else in the class already knew how to write for the newspaper, having taken the class in the fall. They also knew each... 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 →

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