Our guest today is Heidi Viars, writer, photographer, wife, mother, and follower of Jesus. Originally from Germany, she now lives in Wisconsin where she writes on her blog about her rescuing Savior and posts photos of the beauty he's created. When I saw the cover of the German version of … [Read more...] about Of Remarkable Hope and Beacons of Fire
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Need a New Bible Study this Fall?
For two-thirds of my life, my schedule has been controlled by the school calendar. I graduated from college in May, and when the next August rolled around, I had an unexpected sense of dread. Then I remembered, “Hey, I graduated. August doesn’t change anything for me!” It was a revelation. But … [Read more...] about Need a New Bible Study this Fall?
Why this trial?
It’s often said, “You’ve either been through a trial, are going through a trial, or are headed for a trial.” I’m not sure who first said it, but life sure has a way of validating the statement, doesn’t it? Pandemic, anyone? Add to that a thousand physical, emotional, and spiritual battles … [Read more...] about Why this trial?
How I Learned about “Murder, Motherhood & Miraculous Grace”
It’s always risky to share a hotel room with a stranger. Some would call it crazy. But I did it anyway. Lest you think I’m completely out of my mind, the risk was mitigated by the fact that my roommate and I were both women attending a Christian Writers conference in Estes Park, Colorado. By the … [Read more...] about How I Learned about “Murder, Motherhood & Miraculous Grace”
How to Hope in a Storm
That enormous flash of sunlight and heat that just flew by...that was summer! And with the close of the season comes our final Story of Hope from Lisa Appelo. Her summer has been a whirlwind of weddings, babies, and now Hurricane Dorian. But Lisa is no stranger to storms. Eight years ago, Lisa … [Read more...] about How to Hope in a Storm
What is God’s promise in my pain?
This is the fourth article in our summer series, Stories of Hope--modern stories of people who placed their hope in Christ and felt--at first--disappointed with his plan, purpose, or timing much like the biblical characters of my book Remarkable Hope. It's my pleasure to introduce Glenna Marshall … [Read more...] about What is God’s promise in my pain?