Author: Guest Writer

Please, Lord

By Jen Allee My prayer life reached a whole new level recently, by being reduced to one word: Please. I’ve said please before, but my heart hasn’t always matched its actual definition.  Please is an adverb meaning “a polite addition…

Building Foundations

By Katie Heid Sinking sand can sometimes feel like solid ground. As a kid who liked to dig in the mud on beaches, I learned the right ratio of water, mud, and clay can make a convincing sand castle.  There…

The Blessing of Tears

By Ann O’Malley I hate crying.  It’s wet and messy, and it feels like a total loss of control. I grew up as a sensitive child in a large family where tears were severely frowned upon.  During those turbulent years…

You Will Testify In Rome

By Lynette Samuels Apostle Paul wrote a good portion of the New Testament.  He had already faced much controversy and dissension from Jewish leaders when the Lord stood by him and said, “Take courage!  As you have testified about Me…