Challenged to Abide

[column width=”1/6″ title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] [/column] [column width=”2/3″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Liz recently graduated from college with a degree in intercultural studies. She knows how to hold her own, whether it be at home among her 6 brothers, or on stage leading worship.  When I was a freshman in college, Dick Brogden […]

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Onward Christian Soldier

[column width=”1/6″ title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] [/column] [column width=”2/3″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] With his joyful attitude and humor, Dave is an encouragement to most anyone he meets. He is an aspiring writer of fiction who currently resides in Maryland, where he works for a background screening company. He can also be found teaching […]

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Shrieking Out

[column width=”1/6″ title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] [/column] [column width=”2/3″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Shannon has been a children’s pastor for 10 years. She has traveled to five different countries and is married to a Kenyan man.  At the age of five, I made the decision to ask Jesus to be in my life. I […]

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Engaging, Embracing, and Eliminating the “Other”

[column width=”1/5″ title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] [/column] [column width=”2/3″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Samantha just finished her 3rd year as an ELL teacher and recently relocated to Reno, NV with her husband, Kelly. She currently has an insatiable case of wanderlust and considers herself a dreamer and nonconformist. C.S. Lewis writes in The Four […]

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Expanding Territory

[column width=”1/6″ title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] [/column] [column width=”2/3″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Randy lives in Wisconsin with his wife of 34 years, where they operate a bed and breakfast along with a catering business. He has 4 children and 4 grandchildren. As a former freelance photographer, he enjoys taking photos of all his […]

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Living Dead

[column width=”1/6″ title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] [/column] [column width=”2/3″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Meghan and her Israeli fiance, Ovadia, met on the mission field in Africa and are soon to be married. She is a nurse, loves traveling and photography, and is excited to embark on her own journey overseas soon.  Live Dead. When […]

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Prayerwalking: Becoming a Person of Secret Influence

[column width=”1/6″ title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] [/column] [column width=”2/3″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Nathalie is a freelance journalist and author who blogs about her three favorite subjects – prayer, food, and travel – at www.prayerwalkguides.com  I looked down at my calloused, blistered feet and thought with a bit of sarcasm, “So these are the […]

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Deep Thoughts and Stinky Feet

[column width=”1/6″ title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] [/column] [column width=”2/3″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Melanie is a full-time teacher and a part-time globe-trotter. She can find humor in pretty much anything, attracts peculiar situations and is constantly trying to curb her thirst for adventure, all the while dwelling on the plains of North Dakota.  A […]

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Heavenly Piñata Hitters

[column width=”1/6″ title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] [/column] [column width=”2/3″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Freelance journalist and author Nathalie Jeter was born and raised in Paris, France where her parents were missionaries. She blogs about travel, food and prayer at www.prayerwalkguides.com. “Ye have not, because ye ask not.” – James 4:2 One day, I observed a child’s […]

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Squatty Potties, Water Closets and Jesus

[column width=”1/6″ title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] [/column] [column width=”2/3″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Angelyn is an amazing encourager who split her growing up years between Europe and the United States. She loves a good book and a cup of tea, but would happily give up both just to give you a hug. Time to […]

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