Like A Shiny New Penny

Like A Shiny New Penny

I wandered away from Christ for many years, but in my late twenties, I returned to Him with all that I was. Around the time when I joined a biblically-sound church and made a public profession of faith, I experienced a profound dream. That night, I opened my dream...
Five Reasons God Allows Pain

Five Reasons God Allows Pain

My God is a God of purpose. Janet Parshall, Inclusion Fusion Live 2019 No one chooses pain—not physical pain, certainly not emotional pain. Pain stinks. But pain is often the start and very path itself to God’s purpose. Do you believe that? Once upon a time, I most...
Word of the Week: Sunflower

Word of the Week: Sunflower

Ordinarily, the Word of the Week posts include definitions, particularly for words with biblical uses. But this week, I’m sharing about sunflowers in these waning days of summer because I’ve seen so many images of sunflowers on social media this year. This uniquely...
Picture of a Miracle

Picture of a Miracle

I was recently reminded of a miracle that took place 22 years ago. The reminder came by way of another unexpected blessing. I’ve come to view these kinds of things as one way God communicates with me. What happened in August 2019: Our church organized a collection of...