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Using the Tender Voice of a Helper During Conflict
A handful of candy bars imploded my 7th-grade summer vacation. On the first day of freedom, my best friend and I stood in the aisle of our 7-11 store, holding the money for our first Slurpee of the season. As we waited in the back of a long line, she studied the rows...
Defining Moments Disguised as Disappointments
As I sat on my grandmother’s back porch sipping sun tea, my two-year-old daughter, Jordan, toddled close to me, whispering, “tiny hole.” As I tried to decipher her message, I studied her eyes and noticed a look of urgency. I mentally traced her steps. Everything...
Love Like a Land-Rover
Love Like a Land-Rover The vintage model Land-Rover stood ready for the bride and groom to exit the Crathie Kirk to begin their new life. Although strong and sturdy, the muted, elegant decorations added a touch of femininity and celebration to its frame. As I walked...
Fix It or Bin It
Our guests describe watching TV in the UK as quirky, unique, and perhaps a little bland. Antique enthusiasts, gardeners, and aspiring chefs delight in the constant, varied content on these subjects. To some, watching furniture restoration may seem like watching paint...
A Revolutionary Bridge
When the torrents of unkindness and untruth rage, our faith in Christ provides the power to heal and save. I stood on the peaceful banks of the River Spey, Scotland's fastest-moving water source. Bathed in sunshine and fresh air, I found it hard to imagine the Spey's...
Hidden In Plain Sight
Is your faith hidden in plain sight? As my son Justin and I hiked through the heather moorland of the Cairngorm Mountains, the bog cotton swayed in a gentle breeze. The dancing white puff balls seemed to signal we needed to take a closer look into the surrounding...
God’s Perfect Paring
Rock and water are nature's perfect paring. At first glance, the contrast between fluid liquid teeming with life may have little effect on an unyielding mass of minerals. And yet, when they come together, water has the power to cut channels and smooth the edges of...
Are You Number One or Ninety-nine?
Did you ever think about the 99 the shepherd leaves to search for the one? In Scotland, sheep are painted with different colors and numbers. This allows the owner to quickly evaluate his herd. There is a lot of comfort knowing that Jesus will leave 99 to find one who...