The theater erupted with the sound of applause before the final note of Frühlingsstimmen by Johann Strauss came to an end. Slowly, like a wave returning to shore, the audience rose to their feet. Maria Esposito had just given the performance of a lifetime. As she stood on the Evans…
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How Do You Praise God When You Feel Like You’re Drowning?
For today’s post, I decided to share a post from an old blog of mine. This post was written in 2013, but it kind of reflects how I’m feeling at this moment. Following God’s path isn’t always the easiest thing to do. In fact, it can be pretty difficult. We…
The Missed Putt
“Nice shot.” That was the last phrase my dad would ever speak. He and my brother-in-law had taken advantage of a warm, sunny, Sunday afternoon after church to play a round of golf at dad’s favorite 9-hole golf course in the town where he resided. They walked up to the…
When God Draws Us: My Personal Testimony
Do you remember when you first chose to follow Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? What did it look like? How did it feel? Looking back, before that wonderful day, can you see all that inspired (because conspired doesn’t seem to fit) together to get you to that moment?…