By: Kandy Persall From outward appearances, the terra cotta lump is merely a bulk of clay. Indeed the pliable mud is no better than any other, consisting only of sand, silt, water, and finely crushed minerals. This ordinary adobe bears the destiny of becoming another piece of unremarkable pottery. The only difference lies in the hand of the potter. If the artisan is skilled …
By Kelli Comley Has there ever been a season in your life where you asked God, “What are you doing? Why am I going through this?” We agree that God works for our good for His purpose. But in those valley moments that are hard to understand, it often becomes difficult to hold onto His promises. I’ve recently faced adjustments …
My mother was not a harsh woman. She was a quiet individual, only comfortable with lifetime friends. While others flew off the handle, Mother kept her peace. But when she wanted to make a point, my mother did so — in poignant one-on-one conversations. I experienced many of those conversations for she had a higher value on who I was …
As I spend time with a brand new grand baby, Carrie Vipperman joins us today on Hungry For More. I always love to hear Carrie’s heart because it mirrors that of our Father. Today, she hits on a topic that we all deal with: worry. ———————————- I was convicted this weekend of something I had let into my …
Holy Father, I’ve noticed something about the stoney spiritual path. The proper trail may lead to an intensive trial. You led Abram onto a bridleway of blessing (Genesis 12:1-2). Yet, upon arrival, a famine occurred, and he was forced to escape into the Egypt. There was a trial along the trail (Genesis 12:10). You chose Moses …
Today’s Christmas memory comes to us from Amber Smith, a sophomore at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas. I vividly remember “meeting” Amber for the first time as she toddled around a friend’s living room in Taichung, Taiwan. I couldn’t take my eyes off her as she looked so much like her dad. Of course, they say that …
Today, Martha Kirk finishes up the last of her three-part series. If you missed either of her other posts, check them out to get the whole story: Part 1 – Part 2. ———————- “During my hospital stay, I experienced many healing touches. I was forced to completely rely on others to fulfill almost every need, plus my many wants. The …
Guest blogger, Martha Kirk continues her frightening story of her recent roll-over accident. Read Part 1 to catch up, if you haven’t already done so. —————————— “As I was strapped to the hard board, the volunteers carried me across the field to the awaiting ambulance. I repeated over and over, “I think my right leg is falling off the board.” …
Guest blogging for Hungry For More over the next few posts is Martha Kirk. If I told you how long we had been friends, it might betray our age, since we’ve known each other since second grade. Just weeks ago, Martha was in an agonizing accident, which she has agreed to share. What better way to grapple with the spiritual …
Okay, so now I know what “sustained 85-mile-an-hour” winds do to a city. One hospital lost quite a few windows and another about half their roof. Minor really, considering the winds had tornadic tendencies. Our own neighborhood is still without power and has quite a few downed trees. As I replay the force of Wednesday night’s storm, …
