Jesus gives living water to all who are weary.
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An Unexpected Second Chance
When life seems hopeless, we get a second chance.
The Tradition of Remembering
by Charleen Burghardt They remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer (Psalm 78:35 NIV). Christmas abounds with meaningful and fun traditions interwoven into the fabric of every household. These traditions offer predictable rituals, like putting up a Christmas tree or attending a choir cantata. During my childhood, there was a unique… Continue reading The Tradition of Remembering
All I want for Christmas is a Water Buffalo
Giving a gift that lasts
Do Our Tears Matter?
Tears have physical benefits and can be a way to grieve.
Youth Group? You’ve Got to be Kidding
by Charleen Burghardt I will never forget a warm evening with the moon barely visible in the sky when we walked into an 1893 wooden dance hall. A flickering neon Coors beer sign greeted us as we entered. We noticed only one guitarist and one vocalist occupying a stage surrounded by small twinkling lights. As… Continue reading Youth Group? You’ve Got to be Kidding
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Grace Offers Hope
by Charleen Burghardt How did you make it through a hard time or an impossible situation? I look back to when my sons were young, and I was a single mother; I wonder how I survived. My two sons had a rare disease needing extra medical care and developmental disabilities needing intervention. I juggled teaching… Continue reading Grace Offers Hope
Unwelcomed Gift
Did you receive any unexpected gifts this Christmas that you did not appreciate? Do you have a trait you wish you didn’t possess? I did. Let me tell you my story. As an avid reader, I devour almost anything in print, except computer programing manuals. However, reading has not always been fun for me. I… Continue reading Unwelcomed Gift
Feeling Drained?
Have you ever felt depleted? I have, especially during holidays. Today, I woke up drained mentally from processing all the activities of the week and preoccupation with all the tasks ahead. Maybe I needed a slower day to recover. It seems I expect more of myself than I can accomplish in the time I have.… Continue reading Feeling Drained?