Prescription for Hope

Written by April Dawn White Over the chatter of the opposing team, my daughter overhears the coach call her name. Rachel jogs from left...

Faith is my full-time job. I am encouraged each time I read the history lesson of what God did for His people who acted by faith. The...

“But God” packs a two-word power punch. “But God” can serve as a two-word prayer, while not grammatically correct, it is spiritually...

It’s time to think about flowers and plants in South Carolina. Nearly two years ago, I bought a house with plantings of beautiful knock...

As I read this quote this week, I am reminded of the power of words. Mother Teresa compared herself to a “little pencil in the hand of...

“God makes her secure forever.” (Psalm 48:18) My mom drilled security into my mind at an early age. “April Dawn I want you to go to...

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I know, because I’m there. As a survivor of Nazi concentration camps, Corrie ten Boom also knew “If God sends us on stony paths, He...

Today God spo In January 2015, I was given a tiny gift wrapped box as part of our Sunday school lesson. I placed the decorative box in...

Pondering the unclaimed ticket reminds me of all the promises in God’s Word that we often fail to claim. Scholars suggest the Bible...

Cupping the freshly brewed liquid mercy, I padded out of the kitchen. I chuckled at myself wondering why I said “I’m going to put my face...

I pull on my favorite JMU sweatshirt, elbowing the tiny faucets at the corners of my eyes. Tears trickle down my face.  Eager to pitch,...

If you’re not familiar with the song click here to listen. The chorus of this song replays in my mind like a broken record.  But today, I...

James writes, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing...

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My phone buzzes with a Google notification. I am irked by the reminder that I should be working 8-5 pm today.  I’m on a medical leave of...

The blaring alarm awakens my dreamless sleep and a smile spreads like taffy across my face. Rather than groan at the irksome interruption...

Scholars believe King David penned Psalm 23 as an old man reflecting on his life.  I believe it to be true. When I read this passage I...

In honor of National Craft month, I have a craft project to share. Recently I spoke with friend and writer, Patty Luellen Nichols....

“Your joy blazes brilliantly through life’s problems.” This image is my Freebie Friday gift to you. Feel free to download, print, and...