Race and a House Divided
- January 15, 2024
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- Lori Travers
We are in a war.
“Quite observant of you”, you might say sarcastically. But I’m not talking about the warlike terrain that is sweeping across...
What Mary Knew
- December 20, 2022
- by
- Lori Travers
Sometimes I dream about having the same quiet strength and tenacity that Mary possessed. Experiencing an angelic visitation is one thing. But asking said...
When an Offense Becomes an Opportunity
- October 27, 2022
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- Lori Travers
Settling myself in the dentist’s chair while he probed along my gum line, a familiar melody played in the background, to which he mindlessly...
Who is this God I Depend Upon?
- October 26, 2021
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- Lori Travers
Have you ever concluded a prayer time with the tag-on, “In Jesus’ Name”? Yeah, me too. I mean sometimes I pray, and beg, and...
When a Secret Pal Surprises You
- August 25, 2021
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- Lori Travers
As I stared at a UPS parcel delivered to my door, I kept wondering what in the world I ordered this time! Noticing that...
Never My Love
- July 25, 2021
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- Lori Travers
This theme of God’s ever-loving presence keeps coming up lately. Sometimes I feel very alone, distant from others and distant from God. Although I’ve...
What If the Prodigal was Repetitious
- July 02, 2021
- by
- Lori Travers
While recently socializing on my front porch with a few neighbors the topic of the prodigal son parable that Jesus told came up. Four...
If I Could Talk to the Animals
- June 07, 2021
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- Lori Travers
Straight out of Man’s side, shameless and beautiful, Eve takes up dialogue with a serpent. This deviant reptile never got a rise out of...
May We Dream and May We Prophesy
- May 19, 2021
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- Lori Travers
Picture this:
The deepest desire of your heart becomes a fulfillment so grand that you refrain from visualizing such splendor. The curse is lifted. A...
When the Banner Remains at Half-Staff
- May 06, 2021
- by
- Lori Travers
There seems to be a phenomenon taking place lately that I’ve never noticed prior to this current season in our nation. Passing by businesses...