By guest writer Jim Lyons Photo by J. Earle Her name was Mirah. She was four months old. I met her and her family inside a dimly lit bedroom on the second floor of an apartment building on the east side of town. What brought us together that evening was a cry for help - …
Author: Allison McCormick
Jesus Never Fails
Photo by A. Ramsey Sometimes the discouragement of the day blocks our ability to see God, to recognize that He remains close, even when we can't sense His presence. Take a few minutes to be encouraged by Elevation Worship. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B_lnQIITxU Do It Again | Official Lyric Video | Elevation Worship The lyrics remind us that …
Uncertain
Photo by J. Towner Our community has experienced wildfires in the past but these are unprecedented times resulting in an unparalleled fire. We are surrounded by fires on three sides, roads are closed, towns burnt to the ground, and people have lost everything - loved ones, pets, homes, possessions. People evacuated to safety in the …
PREPARE TO FIGHT
By Guest Writer - Jim Lyons By D. Nolte I had three seconds to put out the call. “H-341! Officers need help! 11-99!” As those words were spoken, my partner and I were being attacked by a young man who was under the influence of methamphetamine. Through his drug-induced rage and strength, he was trying …
Noxious Weeds
Photo by N. Buscher Walking through the neighborhood, I noticed a plant creeping over rocks and squeezing its way through the cracks between wood, brick, and concrete. Dark green foliage covered by delicate yellow flowers, blossoms giving way to orange seedpods. For months, I walked past these beautiful climbers thinking this would be a great …
What a DIY Project Taught Me About Marriage
Photo by S. Caspersen In the past, my husband and I have rarely had enough free time to do a fun building project together. But nowadays, we seem to have a little more time on our hands. We recently repurposed a kitchen cabinet into a free loaning library. We visited our local Habitat for Humanity …
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