Honesty – Growing Graceful

by Linda

When is it Your Burden to Bear?

“Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:18 My husband often beats me to the bed at night, and then I’ll find him sitting with his Bible. He will read out loud the verses that capture his attention, or he will ask his questions […]

Not a Hint; Burn the Ships

At the time of the Civil War, the North had a naval ship yard in Norfolk, Virginia, which they were dedicated to protecting from the Confederate forces. In 1861, Virginia succeeded to the South, and the Federal forces began to clear their ships out of the ship yard, but they could not evacuate the retired […]

One of the Most Valuable Lessons You’ll Ever Learn About Ministry

I will never forget the first Ladies’ Retreat that Camp JIM hosted after our family joined the staff. It was the first time I had ever helped plan a retreat, and to say I learned a lot would be an understatement! Our theme that year was “Beauty for All Seasons,” and our speaker, a pastor’s […]