Deconstruction means to analyze a thought pattern that you hold. It’s good to know the reasons behind what you believe. A long time ago, the people of Berea listened carefully to the Apostle Paul’s message. But they didn’t stop there. They also searched the Scriptures to test what Paul was saying (Acts 17:11). And 1…
A Cup of Water
January 2022 New Book Releases
January 2022 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website General Contemporary: Grace Across the Miles by Christine Dillon — How can you belong when you don’t know who you are? Gina Reid is surrounded by people getting married or having babies. She’s under pressure to…
Merry Christmas!
Expectations & Resolutions by Carolyn Miller
Have you got certain expectations for how your Christmas will look this year? How about plans for 2022? I think we’re all hoping that next year will see some of the challenges of the past couple of years fade as we grasp for a greater sense of normality. But what if—heaven forbid—that doesn’t happen? Dealing…
Making the Most of Christmas 2021
How to make the most of the Christmas season: Read Luke 1 & Luke 2. Focus & meditate on the reason for the season. Watch a Christmas special that you grew up watching every year. It is good to remember the child within you. Take a drive & look at Christmas lights. Extra credit if…
Allured into the Wilderness by Floss Craig
Have you ever been to Israel and trudged up sand dunes in the desert of the Southern District? The country is an arid desert in some areas, lush and green in others. Our lives can be like that—rich and satisfying at one time, then mournful or chaotic. For some of us, it may…
A Snowflake’s Adventure by eMarie
Four years ago, after my husband’s stage 4 cancer diagnosis, I maintained a stoic front. In my heart, I believed God and took Him at His word. I knew He cared about what was happening to my husband. To me. That He was still available, able, and in control of every aspect of our lives….
Re-Imagining the American Dream by Laura DeNooyer
Entrepreneur blood runs in my family. Sons of immigrant farmers, my grandfather and his brother went from rags to riches in the automobile business in the 1920s, creating a prosperous family legacy. In contrast, I harbored a muse. I had a story in me, but didn’t know which one. Nevertheless, I went practical and chose…
Repent & Remember
Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place. ~ Revelation 2:5 Always remember the first thoughts and feelings you had when you were first born again. It’s so easy to forget…
Longing to Love My Neighbor
I long to share my whole heart, But sometimes I am scared. I long to really listen to another’s story, But sometimes I wonder if I’m worthy. I long to share my feelings, But then I fear they won’t care. I long to offer my hand to help, But figure they will say ‘No…