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Spotlight On: Portland, OR

Spotlight On: Portland, OR

Imagine heads to the great Northwest: we’re going to Portland next month! We’ll be at the Rose Garden Arena on October 8-9 with music from Natalie Grant and Mary Mary, drama from Nicole Johnson, and inspiration from Luci Swindoll, Sheila Walsh, Lisa Harper, Karen James, Michelle Aguilar, and Marcus Buckingham. Fun facts about Portland: The “City of Roses,” Portland has many rose gardens—most prominently the International Rose Test Garden. (That explains the name of the “Rose Garden … Read entire article »

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The Party of Friendship

The Party of Friendship

A friend loves you all the time. — Proverbs 17:17 NCV Getting an invitation to anything is a special occasion. Whether it comes in a phone call, a letter, an e-mail, or smoke signals, the message is, “Your presence is requested.” The excitement is undeniable. An invitation piques our curiosity and starts us imagining wonderful things. It doesn’t really matter if it’s Cinderella at the ball, a dinner at the White House, or Tuesday morning coffee with … Read entire article »

Filed under: Featured, From the Porch

Fairy Tales

Fairy Tales

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. — Romans 15:13 Long before I knew the stories were called fairy tales, I loved them. It would be years before I understood how fairy tales are different from other stories, but in my earliest memories, my heart soared when I heard the words “Once upon a time . … Read entire article »

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Friendship Is Fresh Water

Friendship Is Fresh Water

These God-chosen lives all around—what splendid friends they make! — Psalm 16:3 MSG Looking for reasons to celebrate, I uncover gratitude. I realize how much I have to be thankful for. Spending time with my friends allows me to stay in that place of gratitude a little while longer. Celebrating birthdays, victories, answered prayers, and accomplishments lets me savor them before I move on to something else. Throwing a party, even if it’s just a cup … Read entire article »

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You Are Beautiful by Nicole Johnson

You Are Beautiful by Nicole Johnson

There is no beauty in makeup. Expensive clothes will not make you beautiful. The secret lies in being an alive, awake woman with something to offer the world. Namely, yourself. Beauty is less about your face and more about your smile. Less about the shape of your eyebrows, more about the light in your eyes. Less about the length of your legs, more about the bounce in your step. Real beauty is being a viable, … Read entire article »

Filed under: From the Porch, Inspiration