Bloom where you are planted by Deanna Duncan
“Mom, are you with Dad?” Pretty girl asks through the phone. My momma’s heart stops for a moment. This could be really really good or something else. I motion to…
The Giver of Gifts by Keeley Schafer
It’s the holiday season, a time to reflect on the greatest gift we’ve ever received—Jesus Christ. Ephesians 4:8 reminds us that God graciously bestows gifts upon His people. The talents…
Red Light Lessons by Keeley Schafer
Slowing for the stop light today, the car beside me roared through the lane milliseconds after the light changed from yellow to red. It seems that many have found a…
The Greatest Prayer a Parent Can Pray By Keeley Schafer
When I was 22 years old I went to the ophthalmologist for a stye on my eye. They also gave me an eye exam to test my vision. Honestly, it…
Powerful Praise by Deanna Duncan
This Mother’s Day, I found myself in an unusual situation. My daughter's emergency dental surgery, medical school finals and important mission trip meetings meant that instead of spending the weekend…
Let’s Protect Our Youth by Gloria Toti
Did you know that the word “church” will be the ONE word topping search engines on the internet leading up to Easter? It actually tops the word "Christmas".…
Embarking on a Journey with Jesus byVicky Palmer
In my last post for the Prize31 Blog, I shared that I traveled back to Washington State in late spring to visit with family and friends. And while there, a…
Resuscitation by Nita Kuehn
Resuscitation is the process of correcting physiological disorders such as lack of breathing or heartbeat. I think most of us are familiar with this method of literally saving someone’s life. …
Let The Little Children Come by Vicky Palmer
"Let the little children come to me. Don’t stop them . . . “ Mark 10: 13 The energy and zeal for life shown in this illustration reminds me that…
We Come In Peace by Gloria Toti
Has anyone ever called you a bigot? Unfortunately, I have been called the B name before. Today, in our society if we don’t agree with each other the name calling…