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The Smell of Rain
A cold March wind danced around the dead of night in Dallas as the doctor walked into the small hospital room of Diana Blessing. Still groggy from surgery, her husband David held her hand as they braced themselves for the latest news. That afternoon of March 10, 1991, complications had forced Diana, only 24-weeks pregnant, … Continue reading The Smell of Rain
How Do You Smell?
I knew a man who was brought up in a time when people in the rural areas hunted, trapped, and fished to put meat on the table. And along with that pelts were sold that brought in extra money as well. He knew a lot about wildlife, and that from first-hand experience. One thing he … Continue reading How Do You Smell?
Heart, Mind, and Strength
March 29 - From the Inside Out - From OneCry Father, Jesus said that I am to love You with all of my heart, with all of my mind, with all of my strength, and to love my neighbor as myself—that this is more important than anything else that I do. Forgive me, Lord, for I know … Continue reading Heart, Mind, and Strength
The Older I Get
(as sung by Amos Raber) https://youtu.be/6Ps4KZ1mEwE The older I get, The more I think You only get a minute, better live while you’re in it, 'Cause it’s gone in a blink; And the older I get, The truer it is It’s the people you love, not the money and stuff, That makes you rich. And … Continue reading The Older I Get
Capital Prayer Alert: American Values
Fighting For Faith, Family & Freedom Saturday, March 15, 2025 To: Friends & Supporters As you know, my wife, Carol, prepares a monthly prayer alert. I hope you will share Carol's thoughts with your friends and fellow worshipers. Thank you for taking an interest in her monthly devotion. -- Gary Bauer From: Carol Bauer Here … Continue reading Capital Prayer Alert: American Values
“Pray, Pah-Pah, Pray”
We were gathered at my daughter-in-laws for dinner, and were getting ready to eat. Not all of us could be there that time, but my great-grandson, who is 2, was there. As we prepared to pray, his grandma said 'Let's pray' and we all bowed our head, and as is customary at these times we … Continue reading “Pray, Pah-Pah, Pray”
The Birthday of The King
Gary Bauers of American Values wrote: During a sermon in 1926, Reverend James Allan Francis summarized the profound impact of the life of Jesus Christ. Perhaps you will recognize his words: “Here is a man who was born in an obscure village as the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in another obscure … Continue reading The Birthday of The King
A Multitude of the Heavenly Host
10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be the sign to you: You … Continue reading A Multitude of the Heavenly Host
God KNOWS Us
From Our Daily Bread: When my sister found a storybook from our childhood, my mom, now in her seventies, was delighted. She remembered all the funny details about a bear who stole honey and got chased by a swarm of angry bees. She also remembered how my sister and I laughed as we anticipated the … Continue reading God KNOWS Us
THE RIGHT RENDITION 