I Think I Can’t
December 5, 2025 by Jane Thornton
Filed under Christian Life, Family Focus
By Jane Thornton –
Returning from the bathroom and twirling to snap into position by my classroom door, I caught a glimpse of Natalie sobbing at her desk; Anne patted her haplessly on the shoulder. Immediately I shut the door for privacy and hurried to squat and rub her other shoulder. “What’s wrong?” Read more
A Glove in God’s Hand
November 28, 2025 by Nina Medrano
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By Nina Medrano –
With baseball season and our annual baseball game around the corner, there is much talk around our office about breaking in new baseball mitts. Read more
Colorful Jewels
November 24, 2025 by Caro Jackson
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By Caro Jackson –
Traveling along the roads of Texas this spring and early summer has proven to be a feast for the eyes, especially those known as the backroads. Having recently rebounded from terrible drought conditions, which had occurred throughout the state for the past several years, the roadsides have come alive with color and texture which often take my breath away. Read more
We Hold These Truths
November 17, 2025 by Marty Norman
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By Marty Norman –
Believe it or not, back in my former life and younger years, I taught American and world history. To me, settling in among the pages of history was one of the most exciting adventures in life—it still is. To relive and re-look at the brave men and women who have molded this country, it doesn’t get any better than that. Read more
Why I Go to Church
November 7, 2025 by Caro Jackson
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By Caroline Jackson –
We often wake up on Sunday and think that God won’t mind if we miss a morning in church because He knows our hearts anyway. I discovered recently why this doesn’t work for me and why I try to faithfully attend. Read more

