Resolving to remember the forgotten shut-in January 1, 2004 There was no legitimate reason for her to pour out her heart to me, but she did. She sent the letter to my home in Read More
Keep hope amid trials of health December 4, 2003 My dear friend Robbie Ellis and her husband, Dr. Perry Ellis, served for 15 years as Southern Baptist missionaries in Brazil. She and Perry now Read More
From the church to the rodeo November 6, 2003 Will I ever find Fairhope, Ala.?” I asked myself. The directions were all written out for me, but after going through what seemed like 30 Read More
Do you know your purpose in life? October 2, 2003 One Sunday afternoon about two months ago, I had an experience I will never forget. My assignment was to begin a study on “The Purpose Read More
Life’s quick passing visible in hindsight September 4, 2003 The afternoon was hot, and clouds dotted the sky. It felt strange to be one lone figure sitting on the steps of the Academy of Read More
Keep on longing to know God July 3, 2003 I was down, really down, on this particular day. My husband, Bob, had recently passed away, and I was trying to come to terms with Read More
People in ministry need time for family June 5, 2003 Pastor, you mean to tell me we are changing the time of the night service again? How do you think that will help things?” The Read More
Easter brings memory of the past May 1, 2003 I write this article from Minnesota. I arrived yesterday to spend Easter with my son Bob, daughter Autumn and my precious grandchildren. I found myself Read More