Why God Calls Us Out of Our Comfort Zone
Jesus was not hesitant to stretch the disciples beyond their comfort zones.
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Becoming a Woman Who Listens to God and Hears the Holy in the Hurry
Do you want to become a woman who hears that still small voice and recognize that it is God’s? If so, keep reading… Fourteen exhausted, sweaty teenage boys plopped down on the bottom step of the gymnasium bleachers—my son being one of them. The assistant Junior Varsity basketball coach paced back and forth, lecturing them on the error of their ways. Read more...
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Is My View of Womanhood Biblical or Cultural?
God’s Word presents a radically different vision of womanhood than the one our culture promotes. Our identity does not begin with what we do but with the One to whom we belong.
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For Actor Jocko Sims, 'Little House on the Prairie' Reboot a Chance to Find Hope Again
For generations, Little House on the Prairie has remained one of television's most beloved family dramas, introducing audiences to the enduring stories of the Ingalls family through the iconic series starring Michael Landon. Premiering July 9th, Netflix is reimagining the classic, drawing inspiration from Laura Ingalls Wilder's cherished Little House...
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Lori Altebaumer
Lori Altebaumer is a writer who is only half-joking when she tells others she lives with one foot in a parallel universe. She is, after all, an amphibian living on the earth while a citizen of heaven. Lori loves sharing the joys of living a Christ-centered life with others through her writing. Creating uplifting, faith-based content as a writer of both fiction and nonfiction, Lori can be found at online retailers and certain indy bookstores. She has also added a free Substack to the mix where she talks about life, God, and creativity. She also cohosts the My Mornings with Jesus and Joe podcast with her husband. A life-long Texas, Lori currently enjoys reading the works of old theologians, writers, and poets.