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Local Running
Local Running
by   April 3, 2025 with No Comments

By David Freeze Local running and racing are getting busy!       Late March through early June are usually busy months … Continue Reading…

Lynna’s “J” & Listen Please
Lynna’s “J” & Listen Please
by   April 2, 2025 with No Comments

By Lynna Clark “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” -Hebrews 13:8 What does that mean to you? … Continue Reading…

Key Fobs Bring Joy!
Key Fobs Bring Joy!
by   April 1, 2025 with No Comments

Can a Key Fob really bring joy? Steve Hartman thinks so. He tells the story of some very special kids … Continue Reading…

Serving Matters
Serving Matters
by   March 31, 2025 with No Comments

By Ann Farabee Serving Matters In some ways, I believe serving students in the college cafeteria while attending Gardner Webb … Continue Reading…

Guilt-Free Leisure
Guilt-Free Leisure
by   March 30, 2025 with No Comments

By Ashlie Miller If someone asked you the difference between idle time and leisure time, could you clearly articulate that? … Continue Reading…

Teamwork
Teamwork
by   March 29, 2025 with No Comments

By Doug Creamer Teamwork             We are in the heart of March Madness. I can’t tell you much about it … Continue Reading…

Acting on His Word
Acting on His Word
by   March 28, 2025 with No Comments

By Ed Traut Matthew 14:19  And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves … Continue Reading…

Catawba Athlete & Insurance Ruling on my Back
Catawba Athlete & Insurance Ruling on my Back
by   March 27, 2025 with No Comments

By David Freeze Catawba Athletes at Nationals and An Insurance Ruling on My Back      Two Catawba College athletes have … 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"