Living

Papa couldn’t be gone. It seemed like just yesterday he and Nana last visited our family, even though it had been months earlier. We’d laughed and talked as we dreamed about the future. Papa asked me about my salvation, and told stories he made up on the spot. I watched, mesmerized, as he played “Turkey in the Straw” on his violin, and hung on every word as he patiently taught me to play my own smaller instrument. If only I’d known I would never hear him play that violin agai

Have you ever considered how many books, movies, and songs revolve around love as a central aspect? It's hard to name a fiction book that doesn't have some sort of romance in it. But is a romantic subplot really necessary? And why is it such a huge part of literature? Since Valentine's Day is just past us, I thought I'd share my thoughts on this, and I'd love to hear your opinion in the comments! In John 15:12, God commands us to " Love one another as I have loved you ." Obv

Written November 2, 2024 Dear Marlow, I am finally here at the King’s castle. Marlow, you have to come here – its majesty and splendor is breathtaking beyond imagination! The trek here was long, rocky, and hard. My legs burned, my feet blistered, and my throat was sore from ragged breathing. But it is all worth it now – and the King Himself was helping me all along. He came to my city, to invite us to follow Him. He said He would save us from all of the hurt and pain that we