I sat in the cool, screened-in Florida room in Orlando. I love the porches with the tiled floors and views of the palm trees. No contending with insects or the little lizards around here. There’s nothing like reading the Word and sipping on a cup of coffee. Sometimes the Lord seems to tap me on …
by Jenny Fulton “There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven—[1]” Like much else in life, my writing journey has gone through seasons. These seasons have often correlated with my personal life. The Newsletter Season. I was single, traveling overseas, and keeping people updated on my …
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Paul ponders this subject in 1 Corinthians 15. He’s talking to those who claim there is no afterlife and explains the answer is contingent on Jesus and His resurrection. Verses 16-20 say: “For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith …
Several weeks ago, my husband and I took a trip to Florida. We wanted to get away before we faced some difficult medical issues. Since Joe loves to fish, he hired a fishing guide with a boat—the highlight of the trip. For two days in a row, my husband fished on an unnamed lake. Ordinarily …
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On occasion, reading about the crucifixion in one of the four gospels incites strong emotion. Sometimes I tend to side with Peter, when after Jesus tells his disciples how He must die, Peter says “Never, Lord!” But we know how Jesus responded to that. “From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over …
The hospital reeked of disinfectant, alcohol, and some musty smell I couldn’t identify. The prognosis wasn’t good. My ninety-year-old grandmother wouldn’t be on the earth much longer. I stepped into the room, and my gaze fell on the old woman lying helplessly in the bed. The sides were up, surrounding her like jail bars. She …
We’ve all heard the half empty, half full discussion. I’ll be honest. I have to force myself to perceive the glass as half full much of the time. My normal inclination is to see the dreary side of things. I guess that’s my old melancholy nature I inherited from somewhere. But I’ve received an inheritance …
Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17. Patrick was a Christian missionary credited with bringing the faith to Ireland in AD 400. There are so many fantastical legends about his life that we don’t know which were true or which were fabricated. There are a few things we do know for sure- the man …
Over the years, I’ve noticed worship songs have changed. When I was younger, we sang the more traditional hymns—like “How Great Thou Art,” “Amazing Grace,” and “It Is Well With My Soul.” Recently a church member told me she stopped going to her church because she didn’t like the music. They only played those loud …
Last fall, I drove to the small shopping center nearest our neighborhood to pick up groceries at Walmart. The six- or seven-mile drive from my house takes me on a winding, county road, over the interstate, and onto a busy city street. I don’t really pay too much attention to the speed limit but stay …
Reading Philippians in the Bible can turn anyone’s sorrow into joy. The book is filled with Heavenly reminders that Christians have a glorious future in store. But not just hope for the next life. We can experience an abundant and thrilling life now. A life not based on what the world says is important, but …
I’m not sure why it seems to happen more now than ever. “You made a mistake when you chose your house. The one on the other side of town would’ve been better, but it’s too late now.” Or “You didn’t witness to your friend when you had the chance. Now, it won’t happen.” So on …
