Through the Fire

by Judy Cottingham  My husband and I never moved throughout our 48 years of marriage. We were planted in our church and careers, raised our children, and developed lifelong friendships. November 8, 2018 turned our lives upside down. The fire in Paradise, CA known as the “Camp Fire” destroyed our home and the entire town in…

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The Grace-gift of Hello

by Ginger Harrington The new student orientation is the last place I want to be. Fidgeting with nerves, my sixteen-year-old daughter stands beside me. She is the new girl . . . again. Exhausted, I’m just as anxious as my daughter. I know I am absorbing her stress, but I can’t stop myself. I am…

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Gratitude is a Choice

“Gratitude is a decision of the will, and if a decision of the will, the choice resides squarely with us. Deciding to be thankful is no easy task. It takes work.” Chuck Swindoll Let go: Are your circumstances weighing you down? Are you having a hard time feeling grateful? Start over: Start by making a…

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