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That Old Maid Kind of Life: Losing the Fear of Losing

In July my family made their annual trek down south to see family, with one small detour to Gulf Shores. It’s roughly 18 hours down to Alabama (closer to 22 when you make it all the way to the Gulf) and we stop and visit family and friends as we go. Is it an ordeal?…

Great Expectations: Remembering God’s Promise of Peace in a World of Trouble

“The verses that promise suffering are the ones that remind me that I have a God who knows what is going on with me. He knows what is up. And the best part is He doesn’t abandon us to it. He tells us to expect trouble in this life, but to expect peace in Him.”