MILAN — Olympic podiums are where the world’s best athletes win gold. But beyond the spotlight of the 2026 Winter Olympics, dozens of children on Feb. 9 received snowflake-shaped medals of their own in a Milan church — a reminder that they, too, are champions in life. “This is not ...
2 Peter 3 Though there are great joys from God in this life, I am soooo looking forward to Jesus’ return. In 2 Peter 3, Peter reminds us to also look in two other directions as we excitedly wait. As We Look Forward, Look Inward. At the time of this writing, I am in a hospital waiting ...
I heard two songs, plus Bible verses, that became my themes for this year and last year. I heard this song: “Found Me In The Fire.” I knew that God was speaking to me. It has become my theme for 2026. It is so important that we hear God’s voice. Then we can get our instruction that we ...
Last year, I sang in my church choir and two community choirs. Because of this “excessive” singing habit, at any given time I have 20 or more songs rattling around in my head. I never know which tune will shuffle to the top of the playlist. Will it be a Broadway tune? An old hymn? ...
In June 2023, I attended a family party to honor my niece’s graduation from high school. While there, Aunt Jane noted that Isabel’s color wasn’t quite right. Isabel is my granddaughter. This led to a closer look, a call to the doctor’s office, and ultimately an emergency trip to the ...
Commercial Christmas is over, gifts are already being returned, and for some people, the tree is already out on the curb. As Christians, we are working our way through the twelve days of Christmas. We anxiously awaited the birth of the Christ child and we looked adoringly at his mother Mary, ...
