Charlaine Martin3 min read 
“I just don’t even know what to say. My heart hurts for you!” That from a friend, after she read my last update. But then she texted again, “Question: When I say how I hurt for you, do you feel it weakens you in your battle? I only ask because I don’t want to do...
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Stevens Brookes
There are times after a meal when you feel a burning sensation in your chest, or a sour discomfort in your stomach.Some days, your stomach feels bloated and slow to digest, leaving you uncomfortable for hours. These symptoms tend to show up more on days with heavy stress or a...
Nancy C. Williams
When we’re on roller coaster seasons in life, our God continues to keep us firmly in His loving grasp.
Have you ever had a hard time forgiving someone? If so, keep reading… It was a Saturday afternoon college football game, and I was doing what I like best—not watching the game but observing people. My flip-down seat was the last in a long row of Carolina blue. A steady stream of fans traipsed up and down the concrete steps carrying soft drinks, Read more...
Carol McLeod
Discover simple, practical ways to cultivate joy every day through gratitude, forgiveness, worship, meaningful relationships, and the little things in life.
Charlaine Martin enjoys helping women discover how every day is an adventure with God. She and her Boaz love sharing tickle bugs with their grandchildren, cycling on Florida bike trails, and putzing the skies in their single-engine plane. She is a contributing author in Love, Joy & Peace and other compilations, a speaker, and a Bible teacher. Some of her work has appeared in several online magazines and guest blog posts. Her book, Twice Blessed: Learning to Live and Love Again, is now available on Amazon, B&N, and more.