The Love of God Overcomes All
Hello, Altered Stories Family, Have you ever had a cat just come up to you in a loveable mood? Let me tell you, there is truly nothing like it. Now, I know a good number of you my readers, might be dog lovers, and that’s fine, However, I was reminded how friendly,...
Keep God in Your Daily Plans
Hello, Altered Stories Family, We are over halfway through the first month of the New Year. Now is a great time for setting goals and figuring out what you want to accomplish. However, in the busyness of life, I encourage you to add to your list spending time with...
Kicking off the New Year with Prayer
Hello Altered Stories Family. We entered into a New Year with much to look forward to in 2023, while looking back on 2022 with much to be thankful for. This year started off with a bang because of the events surrounding Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills, who almost...
Into the Darkness Came the Light
Hello Altered Stories Family, I hope you had a restful holiday season. Whether you celebrated Christmas or Hanukkah, I hope you took the time to reflect on why we celebrate these holidays. It is not about the gifts, the lights, or anything else. It is a about a baby...
Keeping Your Cool this Christmas
Hello Altered Stories Family, We are neck deep in the Holiday season. You may be in the midst of enjoying parties, shopping for loved ones and friends, or preparing for gatherings with your family; however, the holiday season can also lead to stress, and angst....
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?
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
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
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
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...