Best April Jenkins Podcasts (2026)

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God Is With You In The Storm 28:12

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The Bible passage found in Mark 4:35–41 tells the powerful story of Jesus calming the storm. Even though Jesus was in the boat with them, His disciples were overcome with fear as the waves threatened their lives. In the same way, we often panic in the storms of life—even when the Lord is right beside us. This episode reminds us that Jesus is always…

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"Erline's Kitchen" by Bill Gramley (reprise from April 1, 2020) 7:11

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a foretaste of glory divine yet to come - Artist, writer, and athlete Bill Gramley of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, recounts his discoveries of Southern cooking and describes the delectables offered up from the table set by his mother-in-law on a 1950s North Carolina farm. Bill Gramley is a retired Moravian minister. In recent years he has written…

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Changing the World One Prayer At A Time 28:30

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The world can be changed through prayer—one person and one prayer at a time. God calls us to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) because prayer connects heaven’s power to earth’s need. Every person we encounter is carrying a story, a burden, or a silent struggle—and whether they know it or not, they need prayer. In this episode, we encour…

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" A Christmas Surprise" by Annette L. Brown (reprise) 8:07

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– “Sweetheart, wake up! Santa’s here!” “But what I really want, Santa, is a flashlight.” Annette L. Brown is a personal essayist and creative nonfiction writer who has pieces reflecting her love of nature, family, beauty, and humor in several publications including Flash Fiction Magazine, Every Day Fiction, Bad Day Book (Parenting), and several vol…

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Why The Second Christmas Will Be Glorious! 28:26

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Every year we celebrate the First Christmas—the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem as the suffering Servant. But Scripture points us to an even greater day ahead: the Second Christmas, when Jesus returns as the conquering King to gather His Church and usher us into eternal glory. The Bible promises that the Lord will descend with a shout, the dead …

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"Love's Limit" by Kym Whitecar 7:32

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“Do you like the gift ya got, girlfriend?” Wanting to get rid of the proof, I tried to give the chocolates to my family for dessert. Kym B. Whitecar lives in Indian Trail, North Carolina, where she is a member of the Charlotte Writers Club and Charlotte Lit. When she retired from education, she finally had the time to take a creative writing course…

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Jesus Christ: King of Kings 28:30

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We celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas, but Scripture reminds us that the Child in the manger is also Jesus Christ, the King of Kings (Revelation 19:16)—the promised ruler whose Kingdom is unlike any on earth. He is the King foretold by the prophets, the One whose throne would be established forever (2 Samuel 7:16), and the Messiah whose domi…

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"Reconnected" by Eloise Currie 8:40

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I should have developed emotional armor, but I’d gone the other way. Stunned, I leaned hard on the doorjamb, knuckles white on suitcase handle, nerves frozen as they did when gut feelings proved true. Eloise Currie lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. She has kept a journal for 30 years and uses it as source material for short stories and nonfiction. …

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God Will Turn Your Hurt Into Hope 28:07

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What if the very thing that wounded you is the very place where God plans to lift you? In this episode, we dive deep into Genesis 50:20, where Joseph declares, “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” His story shows us that God does not just repair what was broken — He redeems it. From betrayal to blessing, from hardship to healing,…

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"Nothing a Little Tobacco and Mother's Spit Won't Cure" by Bob Amason 8:07

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We all know our mothers have magical powers In Mom’s day, if you were not bleeding and could walk, you were perfectly fine. Award-winning author Bob Amason is a retired US Air Force Lieutenant colonel who was a college professor for 25 years. A Florida Writers Association member, Bob writes historical and modern suspense novels under his pen name, …

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Gratitude in the Seasons We Don't Understand 28:30

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Giving thanks is easy when life makes sense, but Scripture calls us to something deeper. The Bible commands us to “give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18), even when life feels confusing or painful. In this episode, we turn to Jesus’ parable of the rich man and Lazarus to uncover a powerful truth: gratitude isn’t rooted in what …

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"Believe in Magic" by Phyllis Castelli 8:26

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The wind is the sculptor that shapes the shoreline. Vince poked holes, and I scuttered along crab-like, planting sprigs one by one. Phyllis Castelli is at home for a while on one of the northernmost beaches in Currituck County, North Carolina. Beauty is everywhere, especially in the sky, the wild horses, and the ever-changing sea, a true invitation…

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Better Decision Making Starts With God 28:27

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When we face difficult choices and feel torn between right and wrong, temptation and distraction can cloud our judgment. The only way to rise above the confusion is to let God’s will take precedence over our own desires. Yet God never forces His will upon us — choosing what is right requires a heart that is fully committed to Him, strengthened by d…

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"Ford Fairlane and the Rolling Temple of George Harrison" by David Lusk 7:41

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Wires dangled from under the dash leaving only silence and an emptiness of spirit It was a time of meaningful conversations. George rode with me every day offering words of encouragement. David Lusk is a retired consulting arborist/psychologist/writer living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He has previously written several articles for the Winsto…

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Faith in the Waiting: When God Seems Silent 28:17

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There are moments when we cry out, “God, I need Your help now!” We face challenges that feel too big to handle and situations that demand His immediate intervention. Yet as the gospel classic by Dorothy Love Coates and The Original Gospel Harmonettes reminds us, “You can’t hurry God — you just have to wait.” Even when we can’t see it, God is workin…

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"The Ginseng Genie" by Arlene Mandell 8:06

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I had "sent a message out into the universe" asking for help. This unexpected path began bearing fruit and I was happy. Arlene Mandell of Linville, North Carolina, is proudly celebrating her 13th year as a portrait artist at the Carlton Gallery in Banner Elk, NC. A native New Yorker, relocating to the Blue Ridge Mountains with Captain Dan inspired …

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The Centurion's Faith: A Lesson in Trust 28:30

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We honor every veteran who has served with courage and sacrifice — and we praise God for those who also serve Him faithfully. One such soldier stood out to Jesus Himself: a Roman centurion whose remarkable faith made the Lord marvel. In this episode, we explore how the centurion’s disciplined life and humble trust revealed a faith stronger than any…

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"Find the One" by Ken Chamlee 8:02

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I did not want to be alone … so I looked for connections beyond the local. Call it meant-to-be, fate, kismet, benign coincidence, or just plain good luck, I do not care. Kenneth Chamlee’s work has appeared in eight Personal Story Publishing Project anthologies. His latest collection, The Best Material for the Artist in the World (Stephen F. Austin …

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Remembering That God Is Always Near 28:30

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We love God and want to please Him — but sometimes, in the rush of life, we forget that He’s always near. The Bible reminds us that God sees everything, knows our thoughts, and hears our words. Too often we find ourselves saying, “Lord, please forgive me. I know that wasn’t pleasing to You.” In this episode, we explore how to live with a constant a…

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"The Little Yellow House" by Annie McLeod Jenkins 7:34

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“What’s that at the end of the other bed?” Sometimes we say to our adult selves, “Did this really happen? What did we see? Annie McLeod Jenkins grew up in South Carolina around folks who were storytellers, so she became one too. Because she realized that no one else was going to tell her story, and with the opportunity that came with a slower life …

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Trading Temporary Pleasures for Lasting Peace 27:08

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Many people look for a “fix” to numb their pain or fill an empty space in their hearts. Drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex — each offers only temporary pleasure that fades as quickly as it comes. But the peace that comes from salvation through Jesus Christ lasts forever. In this episode, we explore how sin promises satisfaction but leaves us broken, whi…

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"Not a Ghost of a Chance" by S.G. Benson 7:38

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A shadowy man with a blurry face motioned for me to come down. In the dim light, I saw a large room containing mountains of frayed furniture, dishes, rusty hardware, and tattered cardboard boxes overflowing with yellowed papers. S. G. (Sandy) Benson lives in Warne, North Carolina, where she is a member of the North Carolina Writers Network-West. He…

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Leaving a Spiritual Inheritance 28:30

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God controls every balance sheet — both material and spiritual. And just as He oversees the world’s wealth, He also measures the value of our lives by what we give, not what we keep. A righteous man or woman who walks in obedience can leave behind blessings that reach far beyond money. Their generosity, godly example, and faith-filled living become…

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"Creatures in the Attic" by Erika Hoffman 8:15

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“Who told you that?” Mom asked, horrified. “Nobody goes to the attic!” I asserted. I crossed my four-year-old arms defiantly. Erika Hoffman of Chatham County, North Carolina, has been writing with the goal of publication for 15 years. She’s been published 460 times in venues such as anthologies, newspapers, magazines, and ezines. Her niche is the n…

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Leaving God-Sized Problems to God 28:30

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What do you do when life brings problems that feel too big to handle? Some burdens stretch far beyond our control — not just in our own lives, but in the pain and uncertainty we see all around us. The headlines, the struggles, the suffering — they remind us how powerless we can feel when the problems seem too big to fix. Yet King David faced moment…

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"I Thought the World Would End (If It Happened, Which It Wouldn't)" by Jo Senecal 8:30

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“I’m coming, Mom. Hang on. I love you IloveyouIloveyou.” It would match the electric energy inside as we bumbled and fumbled with new information gathering as furiously and ominously as the roiling storm. Jo McElroy Senecal has been a member of the Lunas, six actors-turned-writers, for two decades. One of these days she’ll prove it. In the meantime…

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God's Mission Includes Our Enemies 28:30

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We all know the story of Jonah and the great fish. Instead of obeying God’s command to preach repentance to Nineveh, Jonah ran in the opposite direction. Nineveh wasn’t just any city—it was the capital of Assyria, a brutal enemy of Israel. No wonder Jonah resisted bringing them God’s message of mercy. But obedience to God’s Word leads to life, whil…

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"Notes on Hard Times" by Ginny Foard 7:50

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The music and togetherness created a happy space. A preaching wrapped into a folk song, circling lessons with rhythm and life. Ginny likes to connect the dots. As a child, her nose was in books. She followed the stories from beginning to end. She maneuvered pencil across page to convert smatterings of stars into sprawling constellations. She learne…

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From Temptation to Truth: The Choices We Make 28:30

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Every decision we make has the power to shape our lives and draw us closer to God—or away from Him. We can’t blame temptation on our environment or upbringing. God’s Word brings life, order, and truth, while the enemy’s lies lead only to confusion and death. From the beginning in Genesis, truth existed before deception, and God’s Word came before t…

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"My Mother's Gifts" by Akira Odani 7:52

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My mother disliked going into debt. Self-sufficiency remained her ideal. He rendered our family homeless and forced my mother to find shelter in abhorrent shacks. Akira Odani is a Tokyo-born, American-educated bilingual writer of essays, fiction, and non-fiction stories with a focus on cultural, social, and political issues characterizing the two c…

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Trading Worry for God's Peace 28:30

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Life often brings disappointment, setbacks, and unexpected challenges that can weigh us down. But God has already given us the perfect cure in Philippians 4:6-8. Instead of worrying, we are invited to bring our cares to the Lord in prayer and focus our minds on His goodness and blessings. In this episode, discover how to trade worry for God’s peace…

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"Murphy's Law or Myth" by Thomas Gery 8:00

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Anything that can go wrong, it will go wrong. The police reported it an accident; with anguish I added the word stupid. Thomas Gery, a common man with uncommon experiences lives in Berks County, Pennsylvania. He served in the U.S. Army with duty in Vietnam. As a social worker he helped children, youth, and adults in a variety of practice venues and…

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The Power of Sincere Gratitude 28:30

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Gratitude is more than polite words—it’s a posture of the heart. When we say “thank you” to God or to others, are we truly thankful, or are we just going through the motions? God is not impressed by empty words; He looks at the sincerity of our hearts and the truth of our actions. True gratitude transforms the way we live, shaping us into people wh…

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"Motif B32 - A Saturday in August" by Jamie Cheshire 8:13

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Something had happened and the farm knew it. Rooster Cogburn was a burly, jewel-toned arrogance of teals, reds, deeper reds, and blues shot through with lances of yellow and purple. Fascinated with every big and little thing, Jamie Cheshire has long been an avid student of design and structure. Having worked together with giants, he has had the ext…

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Staying True to God's Plan for You 28:30

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God created each of us with a unique purpose in His Kingdom. He placed us exactly where He wants us to serve Him best — through love and obedience. Yet, when we fail to follow His plan, we risk disappointing Him. King Saul was chosen by God and given a new heart, but his disobedience cost him his divine mission. In this episode, we explore what it …

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"Boundary Crossing" by Jane Satchell McAllister 7:25

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I still feel the chills run down my spine. After all, D-O-G is truly the perfect reflection of G-O-D. Jane Satchell McAllister spent fifteen years as a corporate banker before returning to school for a master’s degree in library science and going to work at her local public library. She is grateful to have been chosen to lead the library as directo…

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Praying With Purpose and Power (8/30/2025) 28:23

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We’ve all experienced both answered and unanswered prayers. It can leave us wondering: Am I doing something wrong? What makes the difference? Is it about praying in the name of Jesus, praying according to God’s will, or something more? In this episode, we explore what the Bible truly teaches about effective prayer—how to align your heart with God, …

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"Proper Punishment for an Old Offender" by Paula Teem Levi 7:27

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– “The inmates here are an army of forgotten men.” He accepted the rejections and focused on making a successful transition from his rogue, racketeering life. Paula Teem Levi is a retired Registered Nurse living in Clover, South Carolina. She is a member of several genealogical societies. Her stories have appeared in six previous anthologies of the…

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"Close Call" by Erika Hoffman 7:45

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– “This isn’t a timeshare. Our program’s based on points.” A presentation by a Dolly Parton doppelganger, so charming she could sell a bald man a comb! Erika Hoffman is a happy and long-time resident of beautiful North Carolina. She’s a member of three writing clans: North Carolina Writers Network; The Triangle Area Freelancers; and Carteret Writer…

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Obedience Turns Wisdom Into Power 28:30

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True wisdom is more than knowledge—it requires obedience. King Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, discovered that wisdom without obedience leads to foolishness. As followers of Christ, we are called not only to study God’s Word but also to live it out daily. We cannot rely on our own understanding; instead, God’s Word must be our guide, a lamp…

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"We Got Five Done" by Howard Pearre 6:45

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– “Okay, Mr. Spark Plug. Out you come.” I gave it another dose of penetrating oil, waited, and pulled a little harder. Howard Pearre lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He attended UNC Charlotte and Appalachian State University and retired after a career as a counselor and manager with NC Vocational Rehabilitation and the US Department of Veter…

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"A Debt of Gratitude" by Randell Jones 8:54

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– I just wanted to say, “thank you.” Such a hole in cyberspace has no bottom, of course, so I grabbed onto one protruding root—to overtax the Alice metaphor—and pulled myself over to the side. Randell Jones is an award-winning writer about the pioneer and Revolutionary War eras and North Carolina history. During 25 years, he has written 150+ histor…

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The God of Miracles Hasn't Changed 28:28

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God exists, and His miracles reveal His glory, majesty, and love. The miracles recorded in the Bible were meant to strengthen faith—and God has not stopped performing them today. Many of us have witnessed His miraculous work in our own lives, while others may have experienced His wonders but dismissed them as mere coincidences. This episode reminds…

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"Tenderfoot" by Bob Amason 7:51

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– “Let’s go backpacking.” Undaunted, we scoffed at the potential to dive into oblivion down a Tennessee mountainside. Award-winning author Bob Amason is a retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who was a college professor for 25 years. A Florida Writer’s Association member, Bob writes historical and modern suspense novels under his pen name, Frank…

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"Taste the Disappointment" by Joe Brown 6:50

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–There’s almost no food that I don’t like. It usually takes a long, long hour to get the proper freeze, so we took turns slowly turning the handle over and over. Joe Brown is a retired building contractor. He lives on a small family farm in the Bethania area of Winston Salem NC. He now has time to do all those projects that a busy work schedule did…

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Is God Unfair? 28:28

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We often struggle to make sense of God’s decisions through our limited lens of fairness. When life feels unjust, it’s tempting to question whether God is truly fair. But Scripture, especially Romans 9:14, reminds us that God's justice flows not from human standards, but from His perfect mercy, wisdom, and purpose. Unlike human fairness—often rooted…

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"Ride-sharing, Old School" by Barbara Mueller 7:06

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– After that, my confidence in strangers diminished. The bicycle delivered me to-and-fro until the weather changed, and the snowy, windy, 6-month Lake Erie winter arrived. Barbara Mueller is a retired IT project manager living in Asheville, North Carolina. Her initial volunteer experience in Asheville was as a docent at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, w…

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"Chasing the Great Comet" by S.G. Benson 7:26

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– “We can’t let her know what we’re up to.” We clambered up on the breakwater and made our way, in the dark, out to its very end. S. G. (Sandy) Benson lives in Warne, North Carolina, where she is a member of the North Carolina Writers Network-West. Her work has appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers, and she received awards from the Nebraska…

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How To Support Those Who Are Grieving 28:30

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Grief rarely comes with warning, and when it does, the heartache is no less overwhelming. Whether someone is mourning a sudden loss or the passing of a loved one after a long illness, the sorrow can be profound—and as friends or family, we often feel unprepared to offer the right words or comfort. In moments like these, we must turn to the guidance…

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"The Water Tower" by Annie McLeod Jenkins 7:30

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– because it was there—our Mt. Everest. We never formally identified the squealer who called the police, but the local constabulary turned up in the form of Skippy Brown, a favorite local enforcer of the law. Annie McLeod Jenkins lives in Winston-Salem. Although she loves writing, she is frequently sidetracked by multiple other interests: choral si…