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Lynna’s “Q” & The Broken Road
Lynna’s “Q” & The Broken Road
by   May 21, 2025 with No Comments

By Lynna Clark I bet you’ve been wondering what would land here on Q day. Here ya go: “Only in … Continue Reading…

A Lesson in Selflessness & Saying Good-bye
A Lesson in Selflessness & Saying Good-bye
by   May 20, 2025 with No Comments

Steve Hartman tells a story with the help of his kids about how to be selfless….we could use a little … Continue Reading…

God Only Knows mixed with Awesome God
God Only Knows mixed with Awesome God
by   May 19, 2025 with No Comments

I taught high school for many years, this is the reality NOT ONLY with kids but with many of us!

No Diploma for this
No Diploma for this
by   May 18, 2025 with No Comments

By Ashlie Miller Pomp and Circumstance—It’s a tune many of us will be familiar with in the coming weeks. We … Continue Reading…

Gardening This Year
Gardening This Year
by   May 17, 2025 with No Comments

By Doug Creamer Gardening this Year             It is a busy time for gardeners. It’s time to get the vegetable … Continue Reading…

What You Deserve Went Missing
What You Deserve Went Missing
by   May 16, 2025 with No Comments

By Roger Barbee An internet server in the Charlotte area airs a commercial touting the advantages it offers consumers. After … Continue Reading…

Shield’s Couple Part 1
Shield’s Couple Part 1
by   May 15, 2025 with No Comments

By David Freeze Shields Couple Cycle the Southern Border, Part One     Nothing is more fun for me than talking … Continue Reading…

Lynna’s “P” & Breakfast by the Sea
Lynna’s “P” & Breakfast by the Sea
by   May 14, 2025 with No Comments

By Lynna Clark “Pray without ceasing.” When our daughters were little, this was the first Scripture we taught them. Seems … Continue Reading…

EncouragingU: Summer Stories

Do you need a break from the winter blahs? Check out our book, EncouragingU: Summer Stories. Our hope is that you will carry this book to the beach, the mountains, your front porch, or wherever summer travels take you. Our hope is that God speaks to your heart as you read, stirring up summer memories and the joys of summer that you savor. Be encouraged! Be refreshed! From the writers at EncouragingU.com!
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An EncouragingU Christmas

Our book will help prepare your heart for the most special time of the year. It's a great book to share with family and friends. Order it now so you will be ready when the season rolls around.
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Dr. Jim Howard is a retired pastor who often created sayings that helped you remember key concepts. Over time they became known as "Jim-isms"