for Thanksgiving

And the People Were Thankfulby Valorie QuesenberryOn tumbling seas, a humble ship . . . its destiny — the New World.its masters — a swarthy crew.its heart — a band of “pilgrims.”The voyage was long, the storms harsh, the future unsure but...

of being and doing

God uses my kids to teach me.  And sometimes He uses my relationship with Him to teach me how to be a better mom.  I feel a compulsion to encourage and propel my kids to the top.  I don’t want them just to do something, I want them to do it...

always on our minds

It’s truly amazing how many “news” stories are simply descriptions of the clothes popular women are wearing – either their fashion successes or malfunctions thereof.  Far be it from me to decry a woman’s enjoyment of a pretty dress...

the next step . . .

On June 3, our family moved to a new ministry location.  We were assured that this was God’s will – the next step in our journey as a pastoral family and and as a ministry couple.  We are now unpacked and feeling settled.  Throughout our...

of independence and free will

Today is my country’s 234th birthday.  I am proudly American.  To me, there is no more beautiful trio of colors than the red, white, and blue.  I like parades and fireworks and a contemplative walk through a military cemetery.  I get chills...

lovin’ truth

As a woman and a writer, I am in love with truth.It’s the foundation of everything good.  And always has been.  Satan figured out rather quickly that the human woman was susceptible to words, and the human man was susceptible to images. ...

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