Be Thankful in All Things

Be Thankful in All Things

Hello Altered Stories Family,   As we enter into this Thanksgiving week, I encourage you to take time to reflect on what you are thankful for this time of year. God’s Word calls us to, “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to...
What Impact are You Having?

What Impact are You Having?

Hello, Altered Stories Family, This past weekend, I attended a funeral/life celebration for my husband’s brother-in-law. It was held at a military base, as he served for eight years in the United States Army. The ceremony was excellent and moving. During the service,...
Confronting Death with Hope

Confronting Death with Hope

Greetings, Altered Stories Family, As I write, my thoughts go toward a subject that no matter who you are we all will face this reality 100% of the time, that subject is—death and dying. Within the last two weeks in our family, Mike lost his brother-in-law, and we...
A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath

A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath

Hello, Altered Stories family, What do you do when facing a situation that angers you? Whether it is a righteous anger or not, the feeling is legitimate. What do you do with it? The Bible tells us in Ephesians 4:26, “Be angry, and do not sin, do not let the sun go...
Strength of Character In These Times

Strength of Character In These Times

Hello, Altered Stories Family, Today, let me ask you a few questions.  When everything happens around you, or to you, who are you? When you are tempted to act in a way that is not befitting for a follower of Christ, who are you? When pressured to sin or act in a way...
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