Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faithlife is forced into the open and shows its true colors. — James 1:2–3 MSG One of my favorite books is the book of James. I’m aware that some people aren’t fond of
The Glory of Christmas by Charles Swindoll
5It occurred to me last week that there is a practical reason Thanksgiving always precedes Christmas: It sets in motion the ideal mental attitude to carry us through the weeks in between. In other words, a sustained spirit of gratitude makes the weeks before Christmas a celebration rather than a marathon. Maybe these few thoughts
It’s Still A Grand New Day!
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One Woman’s Story
8Patsy Clairmont’s Son in Hospital
8511/30/09 – From Patsy: 34 days after being admitted…21 days on a ventilator…and 40 lbs lighter…the man is coming home. Somebody say Amen!!! 11/30/09 – UPDATE: We are thrilled to report that Marty is doing much better! He is conscious, breathing on his own, and, Patsy tells us, “He grows stronger each day!” We appreciate
Mary Graham’s Great Adventure
0Tomorrow I’m going on a great adventure with my friend Patty. In the seventies/eighties, we traveled almost all over the world―this is our first trip since. Our most adventurous (as in scary) trips were to Northern Ireland, China and (many times) the former Soviet Union. Next week is the 20th anniversary: the beginning of the



