George Ella Lyon’s poem, “Where I’m From,” describes her background through family, events, and places from her childhood. The poem is lovely, and it touches my heart each time I read it.…
George Ella Lyon’s poem, “Where I’m From,” describes her background through family, events, and places from her childhood. The poem is lovely, and it touches my heart each time I read it.…
Do you like receiving a gift? I know I do. In a healthy relationship gifts are given and gifts are received. Gifts are an expression of love without strings attached. Even though…
• When is a band-aid not a band-aid? • What makes the magic from a box of candy last? • Lots of things can be used for more than one thing. • Think creatively and stretch…
Elizabeth Coldren shared her recommended reading list with Reach UP. She works with the families of inmates through the ministry of Prison Fellowship. These books have good, moral characters with relevant life…
“Why are you down in the dumps, dear soul?Why are you crying the blues? Fix my eyes on God — soon I’ll be praising again. He puts a smile on my face…
A coworker recently told me that she appreciated how I think, that I don’t think like everybody else. At first I didn’t know if this was a compliment or a backhanded insult.…
What a fantastic time of year! For most of us it means cooler days and trees changing colors. It is also the time when kids go back to school, which adds more…
Reach UP’s 2010 Winter issue featured the story of Margaret Lavisky’s childhood. She told how she admired her mom’s creativity even in very poor conditions. Margaret wrote, “She always kept busy. She…
The testimony of a woman who is telling her story for the first time. She wants to express God’s love through her testimony. Jeanette: You chose to remain anonymous. Why was…