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Losing control, but gaining peace
When my daughter stiffened, turned blue and fell on the floor in convulsions, I was terrified. What was wrong with her? By Julie Holmquist My 17-year-old daughter had always been incredibly healthy. In the seven years since my husband and … Continue reading
Hope in the ghetto
Sometimes God uses something very simple to remind us of his love for us. What did God use to speak to a young boy and a grown man in Philadelphia? Ken Burg of Minnesota tells us the story. Several years … Continue reading
Peace like a river
Anger can ruin a relationship, but this huge debt was my husband’s fault, wasn’t it? Didn’t I deserve to be mad? In 1997, my husband felt God calling him to organize a Gospel concert in our new hometown to raise … Continue reading
Job detour ahead
When Lee and his wife Ann drove from Minneapolis to Tomah in a December snowstorm to start a new life, they didn’t see God’s “detour” sign. It was 1991, and they were excited. Finally, Lee would be able to work … Continue reading
Thankful for Batman glasses
My husband and I were in a tight financial spot with our business. We couldn’t pay ourselves and were worried about making the payroll. Until Batman came to the rescue, that is. Until that day 13 years ago, everything had … Continue reading
Posted in Contentment, Finances
Tagged Batman, business, children, employment, family, finances, God, inspirational, parenting, prayer
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Peaceful pyrotechnics
Have you ever doubted God or the existence of heaven? On a particularly bad day, Lisa Erickson, 49, of Trempealeau, Wis., was no longer sure of her faith. Then God reassured her in a spectacular - and illuminating - way. Read on as Lisa … Continue reading
Posted in Death, Doubt, Faith
Tagged afterlife, death, family, fireworks, God, inspirational, life after death, parents, peace, prayer
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Another chance to live
Bill Chantelois says losing his legs in a snowmobile accident was the best thing that ever happened to him. The Osceola, Wis. resident told me how an accident that almost killed him resulted in a new life filled with joy. … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, Faith
Tagged accident, alcohol, family, God, health, inspirational, Jesus, prayer, snowmobile
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No room at the nursing home
Transition times in life can be stressful, especially when it involves an elderly parent. Add three jobs to taking care of a 90-year-old mother, and life gets difficult. Pat had been trying to encourage the woman juggling this load. This … Continue reading
Pumpkins from heaven
Can pumpkins and gourds demonstrate God’s love? Decide for yourself after reading this story sent in by Barb Anderson of St. Croix Falls. After committing our financial affairs to the Lord, I determined to keep our home budget limited to … Continue reading
Masterpiece moment
It’s midwinter, predawn. A woman (O.K., it’s me) is driving through the countryside on her way to a job that is no longer the right fit. It’s itchy and uncomfortable like a wool sweater next to the skin. She’s a … Continue reading
Posted in Employment, Love, Strength
Tagged "Celine Dion", employment, God, inspirational, job, prayer
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