by Barbara Vernoski | Feb 3, 2017 | Encouragement, Stonecroft Military
Editor’s Note: Pauletta Staley, a Stonecroft staff member for the past decade, recently stepped down from her role as the national director of Stonecroft Military in order to focus on her health and family. “I know this decision comes with mixed emotions since her...
by Anne Schneider | Feb 2, 2017 | Encouragement
My dad sends me a card in the mail every Valentine’s Day and signs it, “Love always, Dad.” I look forward to the sentiment in the card, not because of the new Valentine’s theme each year, but because each February he reminds me of his unconditional love for me. His...
by Cheryl Lee Davis | Feb 1, 2017 | Encouragement, Women's Connection
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will...
by Sarah LeBlanc | Jan 23, 2017 | Encouragement
Confusion. Discontentment. Frustration. These three words summarize some difficult seasons of my life. One of those seasons I remember often; it deeply affected me. During that time, I wrestled with the loss of things I loved. I lacked direction. I felt lonely. I...
by Lorraine Potter Zechmann | Jan 19, 2017 | Encouragement
“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” –Psalm 16:11, ESV What a beautiful verse to start my day with today. What promises! When I am near God, I find fullness of joy and...
by Rachel Fou | Jan 16, 2017 | Encouragement
We feel a renewed hope at this time of year for what’s ahead, for what could be different, and for what could be better. Many of us list our resolutions, while others barely think beyond next week’s to-do list. Wherever you are in the process, I encourage...
