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 | Diffiuclt relationships, hope, shoes
I’ve been thinking about shoes a lot lately. My massage therapist had been hounding me about seeing a physical therapist who specializes in foot problems–and helping you become more balanced with solid support from your feet on up. So I finally made the...
by Deb Kalmbach | Easter, hope
Impossible. I’m sure that’s the word Jesus’ followers could barely bring themselves to whisper the day after his crucifixion. How did this happen? He promised never to leave us, they said, though they recalled he often talked about events they...
by Deb Kalmbach | hope, procrastination, writing
Yep, I’m the one who’s still writing Christmas cards in March, the one, who even though I love to write, still struggles with sitting down and looking at the blank computer screen, or putting pen to paper to keep in touch with those near and dear. What to...