Chocolate Treasure

By Rhonda Rhea –

Somebody gave me a big box of chocolates last week. I was so excited. Chocolates, man. It was one of those boxes of chocolates with the map in the lid. To me? That lid diagram was a treasure map. There are times when there’s nothing sweeter than digging for treasure. Read more

Between a Rock and a Hard Place

By Cheri Cowell –

Have you ever found yourself between a rock and a hard place? It is an uncomfortable place to be—between two difficult choices, between two options that both seem good or both seem bad, while needing to make a decision that has consequences we don’t like. Read more

Music Review: Brooke Barrettsmith

Reviewed by Stella Star Cordova –

Brooke “Barrettsmith” Adams is probably best known for her small television appearance on season five of American Idol. She made it to the top 44 before being cut off from the reality television show. The small appearance on the show wasn’t the start of her career, but it did motivate her to follow her passion. Read more

Seeking God with All My Heart

By James Pence –

I love the book of Psalms. For many years it has been the centerpiece of my devotional life. A few years ago I decided to take on the challenge of memorizing Psalm 119, the longest psalm in the book. I’m only about fifty verses in, but the richness of this psalm never ceases to amaze me. Read more

Caught You Learning!

By Hally Franz –

My plan was straightforward, equitable and reasonable—I thought. My twelve-year-old would spend one-half hour each day practicing his trombone, and sixty minutes daily (Monday – Friday) reading a book of his choosing. His eight-year-old sister would dedicate one-half  hour each on multiplication tables, reading and writing a paragraph. The tracking chart was ready and start date scheduled for Tuesday, June first. Read more

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