Dead End to Open Door
I’m an avid wilderness hiker. I’ve learned the best hike experience occurs when I stay on the trail, abide by the markers and follow my map. I always plan ahead,…
Less is More
Recovery programs in my city require a one-year court-ordered commitment, the individual’s progress is monitored by a probation officer. For over a decade, I’ve volunteered at The Mission at Kern…
Learn to Love Yourself
Are you an extrovert? You like to be the life of the party, right? Or would you prefer to be behind the scenes? (Introverts are the ones who usually plan…
Gone Not Forgotten
April 29, 2018 is the sixty-first birthday of Paul Eugene Giesbrecht. But it's our ninth year to celebrate his birthday on this earth with out him. It’s hard to know what…
It’s Time to…Break Free
“How could church people be so mean?” I thought to myself. Just a few hours earlier, my pastor- husband had been told to turn in his resignation. Now, I was…
Identity in Christ is Everything
Do you know who you are? You might say, of course, I am (your name). I work (your employment). I am single, married to (your spouse's name) and I have…
Monday Motivation – What’s Your Name?
What's Your Name? "Becky, Kathy, Casper, Ginger, oh whatever your name is..." mom's voice was shrill and exasperated by the time she went through the list of names in our…
Friday Favorites: Who Is Your Boss?
I remember a few years ago I overheard my preschool son tell his sister, my elementary aged daughter, “You are not the boss of me.” There was another time, this…
What is From Ashes To Beauty About?
Thanks for asking! To clarify this ministry, here's our mission statement. From Ashes To Beauty Ministries was founded on four principles: the desire to teach, train, coach individuals and counsel…
Four Things That Will Help You Hear from God
Greetings, Friends. Yes, the 2016 election is now history. Amazingly enough, also very historical. Franklin Graham led the charge to prayer with the 2016 Decision America Tour. We saw hundreds of thousands of men, women, boys and girls of all ages and races join hands and hearts to pray for our nation. We must keep on praying. We cannot give up praying for ourselves, our families, our neighbors and our leaders. We must learn to be good listeners for God's voice. This happens only when we give Him time and attention. During the Thanksgiving vacation, you might have a bit of extra time for God. Don't waste it. Here are four things we can do:
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