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Broken Crayons Still Color: Finding Beauty in Imperfection

Broken Crayons: A Reminder That God’s Grace Makes Us Whole Life doesn’t always go as planned. We all face setbacks, heartbreaks, and failures. Sometimes, it feels like we’re broken beyond repair. But the truth is, broken crayons still color. This simple yet powerful phrase reflects the grace and love found in Psalm 34:18: “The Lord … Read more

Don’t Give Up – Give It to God

by Karen S Musselman

A friend of mine shared one of her devotionals online and the notation said, “Don’t Give Up – Give It to God.” This is not only inspirational on the day you read it, but it’s something that, as Christians, we should never forget. No matter what hand you’re dealt in your life, it’s never too … Read more

Christianity and the Pursuit of Happiness

by Karen S Musselman

and the pursuit of happiness group wearing hoodies

Christianity and the pursuit of happiness are rather synonymous, or at least, they used to be, when the Declaration of Independence was written. Also, since the Declaration was written by founding fathers who held to Christian beliefs, we could assume they were speaking from a Christian perspective. The Pursuit of Happiness and The Declaration We … Read more

Patriotic T-shirts for Christians

by Karen S Musselman

Should Christians wear patriotic t-shirts? Why not? The USA, my home country, was built on Judeo-Christian values. Simply put, “It is not just a civic duty to love and support America, it is also a Christian duty.” (Brandon O’Brien, ChristianityToday.com) Wearing Patriotic T-shirts in Church? I’m a member of a rather untraditional Christian church. Quite … Read more