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A Sobering Thought from the Sunday School Lesson

As I was finishing my preparation to teach the Sunday School lesson this morning, something made me stop and think. Today’s lesson was on “David Finds Forgiveness” – the account where Nathan comes to David to confront him about his sin with Bathsheba and the murder of Uriah. David was told that he would live,… Continue reading A Sobering Thought from the Sunday School Lesson

call to service · challenges · college-life · encouragement · everyday-faith · forgiveness · God's will · God's-way · word-of-God

The Last First Day

The last first day…a phrase that seems to contradict itself. But for me, it means so much! Why – you may ask? Well, for those who may not remember – I am in nursing school! This journey started several years ago – January 2012 to be exact. But how does the last first day apply… Continue reading The Last First Day

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One Light Still Shines by Marie Monville – Book Review

WITHIN A SOLITARY MOMENT, MARIE MONVILLE REALIZED THAT LIFE AS SHE KNEW IT WAS OVER.  On October 2, 2006, Marie Monville’s husband entered an Amish schoolhouse in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and shot ten young girls, killing five of them, before turning the gun on himself. The event shocked the nation and left many staggering under… Continue reading One Light Still Shines by Marie Monville – Book Review