Today’s post comes from one of our favorites, Lorraine Strohbehn (Brenda’s mom)! _____________ It’s already the end of January! The holidays with family and friends are long past, and it’s that time again. Yes, it’s time to clean the cupboards! When…
Of Healers and Heroes – A Tribute to Dr. Robert Abel
“This won’t hurt a bit, Brenda. I promise you that.” My five-year-old self relaxed as I raised my left arm to receive my required prekindergarten immunizations. If Dr. Abel promised that it wouldn’t hurt, it wouldn’t. “I’ll count to…
Destination: Known
The Captain’s Corner Welcome aboard! This was my familiar and repeated greeting to passengers boarding our airline flights. Now I greet you, dear reader, and welcome you to the inaugural writing of “The Captain’s Corner.” Yes, welcome aboard! My goal…
Why You Should Never Welcome Missionaries into Your Home
When we came home from our honeymoon a few weeks ago, Joe and I prayed that God would make our home a light and a haven for us and for those who enter through its doors. So when our church…
The Same – Yet Different
What does a newly married middle-aged (okay, fine…”senior”) blogger blog about? The same thing she always has: biblical encouragement for everyday Christian life, because her own need for that hasn’t changed, regardless of her marital status, so she figures yours…