By Ellen Gillette
Miraculous healings and rescues from danger are awesome, no question. But sometimes, God chooses to lead us “through the darkest valley” (Psalm 23:4, NRSV), rather than provide a detour around it. Read the rest of this entry »
By Shelah Ogletree
Well-loved by parents, educators and especially students this ‘knight in shining armor’ is known not for slaying dragons, but for a seemingly small service. Read the rest of this entry »
Real friends are hard to come by, but here’s one who is available 24/7. No kidding! Pat Aman at her computer and on her knees.
When this 54-year-old wife and mother sits down with a cup of coffee she’s never alone. Homesick soldiers, depressed college kids…and even you have access to Pat Amans friendship through the miracle of cyberspace.“I want everyone to feel as though they are sitting down with a close friend,” Pat says. “People need that. I need that.” Read the rest of this entry »
Tamika James knows what it’s like to be utterly alone. Seventeen, homeless and abused, she could easily have given up, but something inside wouldn’t let her.
 All smiles - Tamika and her student enjoy recess at Little Ivey League of Dunn. |
Angie Sills studies notes taken from her Bible. ‘Running a successful business or anything you do takes a lot of wisdom,’ she says. “I get mine from God’s Word.’ Read the rest of this entry »