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Seizing Your Fathers’ Day
In honor of Fathers’ Day, I wanted to share this story about memories of my father, Jim Kelly. My advice to all you dads out there, and to all of you whose dads are still alive is this: Seize the day! Life is short. Don’t waste this precious opportunity to tell your fathers or your children […]
Seizing Your Fathers’ Day
In honor of Fathers’ Day, I wanted to share this story about memories of my father, Jim Kelly. My advice to all you dads out there, and to all of you whose dads are still alive is this: Seize the day! … Continue reading
God’s “Very Good” Design
“Now that same-sex marriage has been legalized, how will that effect your book?” My friend Diane sounded quite concerned. “Do you think it might hurt your chances of getting published?”As a member of the focus group who had helped me refine … Continue reading
Posted in Marriage, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Writing
Tagged "same-sex marriage", biblical marriage, original design
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Love is a Verb
Valentine’s Day is coming, and in this season when we celebrate romance, it can be easy to lose sight of what true love is really all about. Roses, chocolates, sentimental cards, and passionate kisses: these are the images continually put forward to symbolize the essence of true love. But I’d like to challenge you to think bigger. Continue reading
Posted in Love, Marriage, Nonfiction, Waiting on God
Tagged ACL surgery, Valentine's Day
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A Heart Like Mary’s–Faith
After the angel tells Mary that her relative Elizabeth is pregnant with John the Baptist, she goes immediately to the hill country of Judah to visit her. As soon as Mary’s greeting reaches her ears, Elizabeth’s baby leaps in her … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Faith, God's Grace, Love, Mary, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Writing
Tagged Faith
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Fast for Me
“Fast for me.” This was Queen Esther’s impassioned plea to her Uncle Mordecai and all the Jews of Susa when she was faced with the greatest spiritual challenge of her life. In my own life, a significant deadline is looming, … Continue reading
Posted in Fasting, Marriage, Nonfiction, Prayer, Spiritual Warfare, Spirituality
Tagged Esther, Fasting, Publisher Review Board, Wife of Valor
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Fast for Me
Like Queen Esther, I need the prayers of my friends and supporters on this critical day. Continue reading
Posted in Fasting, Marriage, Nonfiction, Prayer, Spiritual Warfare, Spirituality
Tagged Esther, Fasting, Publisher Review Board, Wife of Valor
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God’s “Very Good” Design
God created humans to be both male and female. He declared that design “Very Good,” Our culture now considers it controversial. Continue reading
Posted in Marriage, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Writing
Tagged "same-sex marriage", original design
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The Wisdom and Generosity of God
“For the Lord God is a sun and shield; The Lord gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.” Psalm 84:11 This verse jumped out at me during my quiet time yesterday. When it … Continue reading
Seizing Your Fathers’ Day
In honor of Fathers’ Day, I wanted to share this story about memories of my father, Jim Kelly. My advice to all you dads out there, and to all of you whose dads are still alive is this: Seize the day! … Continue reading
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