Category Archives: hope

A Season’s Gifts

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

Winter. In many parts of the world it is the season of rest. Nature hibernates or slows. Our winter in northern California has yet to fully rest. Today I took a walk in a warm sunshine that felt like spring, … Continue reading →

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‘seduced by sex, saved by love’–honored as finanlist

Posted on July 9, 2009 by

The second book in the Live Free series has received a finalist nomination for the Christian Retailers Choice Awards in the Youth/Teen category. Winners will be announced this coming Monday, July 13, during the International Christian Retail Show (ICRS) in Denver. An … Continue reading →

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good friday is ‘good’

Posted on April 10, 2009 by

Good Friday. It isn’t called that everywhere. Those in Germany call it Karfreitag, meaning Mourning Friday. Not surprising. God’s hand was raised against the darkness of sin that day long ago when Jesus was led to the cross. And it … Continue reading →

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you–a hope builder for the hurting teen

Posted on March 23, 2009 by

To offer hope to the hurting teen takes deep commitment, starting with what we do to be certain we have hope to give, the hope they need most. 1 Peter 3:15 says: “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. … Continue reading →

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