1 My son, if you become surety for your friend,If you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger,2 You … Continue reading Dangerous Promises | Money Advice, (Part 1)

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In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus… Luke 2:1 My dear Ruby, Decrees going out is a … Continue reading Executive Orders

And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had … Continue reading Moments

“When you love someone, you say their name different. Like it’s safe inside your mouth.” __Jodi Picoult (Luke 1:57-66 | … Continue reading Name Giving

“If I should ever die, God forbid, let this be my epitaph:THE ONLY PROOF HE NEEDEDFOR THE EXISTENCE OF GODWAS … Continue reading The Gift of Music

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…to a virgin betrothed to a man… Luke 1:26-27 My dear Ruby,   You are very young right now – … Continue reading When You Start Noticing Boys

“Belief?”“Yes,” Sazed said. “Tell me, Mistress. What is it that you believe?”Vin frowned. “What kind of question is that?”“The most … Continue reading The Answer to One of Life’s Most Pressing Questions

…Now while he was serving…when his division was on duty… Luke 1:8 My dear Trinity, How did you grow up … Continue reading An Essential Four-letter Word