by Deb Kalmbach | faith, God's faithfulness, hope, Japan tragedy
I grew up in Iowa where the threat of tornadoes in the spring and summer seemed terrifying. Even though a twister never touched down in our small town while I lived there, the reality of a disaster wasn’t simply paranoia. Most residents of Grinnell, Iowa knew...
by Deb Kalmbach | hope, marriage, prayer
WARNING: This book will change your marriage! That’s the disclaimer on the backcover of Couples Who Pray by husband and wife, SQuire Rushnell and Louise DuArt. The authors present convincing research by Baylor University, Gallup, and the compelling stories of 24...
by Deb Kalmbach | compassion, Kenya, Richard Stearns, World Vision
Be careful what you pray for…we’ve probably all heard that before, but I’m understanding more about the power of this prayer. At Thanksgiving, I read an editorial in the Seattle Times that talked about being thankful as not being enough. The writer...
by Deb Kalmbach | Uncategorized
Title: ImuaA great Hawaiian saying is “Imua!” which means to move forward with confidence and courage. It’s a great word for the upcoming new year as we explore new opportunities and perhaps face fears.This week, I put into practice...
by Deb Kalmbach | Christmas
Welcome to the 12 Pearls of Christmas! Enjoy these Christmas “Pearls of Wisdom”! Please follow along through Christmas day as each post shares heartfelt stories of how God has touched a life during this most wonderful time of the year. AND BEST OF ALL...