I noticed her trudging through the parking lot, hopping up and down over the grassy medians as she tried to avoid the deluge of cars meandering alongside her.We don't live in a large town, so the sight of a young woman carrying a backpack half her weight and...
James 1:25 "But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it — he will be blessed in what he does." NIV I was nervous when I used to and sure wouldn't want to now.When I...
She started in middle school and continued through high school-even when she couldn't breathe.My daughter loved all sports but was only involved in two-cross country and track. As soon as school was over, the team assembled for stretches before beginning their daily...
"It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age," (Titus 2:12, NIV2) He was passionate about his passions, and his dedication resulted in excellence.Dad was devoted to his...
He didn't ask to be put in this position; those who are rarely if ever do.Joseph was forced to change jobs. He descended from top herder to house maid. That's when the problems began. His boss's wife had eyes for him and repeatedly pressured him to have an affair with...
Donned in clothes belonging to another, I could be anything I wanted…at least temporarily.Playing dress up was a popular kid's game when I was growing up. After all, the techies hadn't invented the distractions that currently occupy kids' attention and often steal...
I immediately had reservations I was cut out for such a "preppy" high school, but I had no choice. I was a minor, and my parents made important decisions for me.Fourteen is a challenging time for a young boy. I was coming of age, and within a few years would be able...