The holiday season has just passed and as I think about the loved ones I worked to surprise with gifts that I knew would delight their hearts, I can’t help but reflect on and be overwhelmed by the way God gives to us. For much of my life – well, if we’re being honest, for [...]
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Why reading obituaries gives me hope
Posted by Reba on December 9th, 2011
Ada Hurt, 93, Indianapolis, died Dec. 4, 2011. Just a sentence to sum up 93 years of life. I often read the obituaries during the graveyard shift at my second job. Sometimes, they’re the only things to read when the night is slow. Some obituaries detail the deceased’s commitment to his or her community; others [...]
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No Comments »Fear from the fall
Posted by Reba on March 29th, 2011
Fear is the biggest and most universal consequence of the fall. We live our lives in constant fear of a hundred million different things. The hope of the Christian faith and the freedom that we so desperately crave comes from God’s truth. The end to the doubt-fear-hide cycle is truth.
Irrational Fear of Guitars
Posted by Reba on December 7th, 2010
It had been a while since I had attended bible study. Crazy work schedules and long distance drives kept me away for months but I finally made it back. I had missed it and was glad to be in attendance.
Imprinted
Posted by Reba on May 12th, 2010
“Bible Imprints, $5,” the sign read. I’ve never had a bible that had my name on it. To celebrate my third re-birthday I decided the time had come to get that done. I rushed home to grab my bible and rushed back to get it in before the shop closed.
Is this a Test?
Posted by Reba on May 10th, 2010
The red lights were flashing and the sirens were going off. The obnoxious “errrrrrgggggghhh” sound echoed throughout the halls as girl after girl stepped outside of her respective room.
It was Bound to Happen
Posted by Reba on May 10th, 2010
I was bending down to put on my cool new trainers when I saw it. I paused before bringing it closer to my eyes. Could it be? Surely not… Why blasts!
Heartbeat Detected
Posted by Reba on May 9th, 2010
Sweat dripped down my forehead and my muscles cried out with each step. My heart pounded and my lungs gasped for air. I was nearing the end of my jog but my body was nearing exhaustion.
