I had no idea he valued our time together. The hay and feed I brought our donkey Sam twice daily, seemed his only interest. When we returned to TN after a week away, Joel took over the feeding. After a few days, he mentioned Sam must be missing me because his behavior was out of […]
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Nature’s cycle of life is a sight to behold. Piles of dead leaves, once vibrant with golds, oranges, and reds, now lie brown on the ground, muffling the sounds of passing vehicles. Who knew trees boast a natural power, causing a purge? As temperatures cool and autumn approaches, an expanding layer under the leaf’s stem breaks weaker
The four of us siblings always had a place at the family table. Even as adults, we were welcomed, no matter what storms were brewing in the family. This sense of belonging was a truth we could rely on, a testament to our parents’ unconditional love for us. Josh McDowell’s definition of knowing truth is
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Focusing on trouble tends to cause worry-filled thoughts and words. As this focus becomes pervasive, the atmosphere becomes heavy. The body overflows with unnecessary flight/fight adrenaline, and healing rest becomes elusive. A Moldova memory reminds me of a focus choice that significantly changed the atmosphere. On this mission trip, my friend and I sat at
Why does the Christmas story cause such discord? So what a baby was born in a barn, receiving shepherds and gifts from affluent eastern visitors. Jesus grew up in poverty with the stigma of being an illegitimate child of an adulterous woman. His stories were filled with instructions to humbly care for others, forgive, and
Green-colored chlorophyll cells within the leaves of our favorite shade trees manufacture sugar, feeding the tree all year long. Sunlit days become shorter, and the leaves empty green-colored nourishment into the tree’s circulatory system. Squirrels, along with trees, prepare for needed winter fuel. But did you know red, orange, yellow, and even purple-colored cells hang
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The subtle roar of the incomplete nags. The imagined barrier to the next step mocks. Lack of personal ability ridicules because of unfinished business. Concrete footers were poured, promising a structure rooted in the earth with solid standing against mountain winds. The greenhouse has metal straps and 4 by 12 headers for cross-bracing. Why the
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We do it waking, sleeping, alone, or in a crowd. It’s rarely blank, and the content’s quality determines our brains’ condition. Chronic thoughts of fear, worry, anxiety, hopelessness, unforgiveness, and resentment can shrink the brain’s well-being. These chronic feelings often represent damaged relationships. A brain overloaded with the wrong stuff withers. I can hear the
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Have you noticed fear in those you care about? Wondering about the meaning of it all? Fiery Heart’s short devotional stories will encourage and bring meaning to life. You can order from my website, younginhim.com. If money’s an issue, contact me through my website.
Jeff’s oxygen level kept dipping below 90, and he was afraid. His worrying condition started with a scratchy throat after hanging insulation in a stuffy attic. Two days later, overwhelming fatigue, a 103-degree fever, and difficulty breathing descended on him. After testing positive for the Covid-19 virus at the local urgent care, he was sent
The ambulance rushes the two-year-old special needs child to the ER with high fever, vomiting, and pain. The ER staff tries over 10 times but can’t start the IV necessary to complete diagnostic scans. The physician prescribes a random antibiotic with hopes it will combat infection if there is an infection. The other nurse and
Does your neck, shoulders, spine feel like an elephant took up residence? Do you find yourself rubbing neck muscles frequently to relieve a dull ache? Or maybe you feel an intermittent burning, tingling sensation in your arms. Huddling over your phone, computer, or other screens for long periods can cause pain. Chronically flexed forward neck
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