Do you remember the Disney movie “The Little Mermaid”? Ariel trades her life in the sea to pursue a human she has fallen in love with. But like every good story, it doesn’t come easy. In fact, Ariel almost loses the love of her life to another woman. But when all is said and done, it all works out and they both live happily ever after.
Of course they do. But did you know that in the original fairytale, written by Hans Christian Andersen, this was not the case? In his story, The Little Mermaid does lose the love of her life... read more |
I am a fighter. I learned to defend my small stature early in life. I protected my younger siblings. I competed for the highest grades and best jobs. I became skilled at arguing persuasively and powerfully with sarcasm and wit.
Fighting is not always a good thing... ...but sometimes fighting is important. In college, I became a Christ follower and learned to use prayer as my weapon in spiritual battle. I began to fight daily against my selfish sin nature. I have become more involved in fighting for justice and causes that reflect God's heart. When I married Steve, I began a slow transformation of learning to discuss and disagree with my husband in healthy ways rather than divide and attack. (I'm still in that process.)...read more |
I have a hero. Her name is Corrie ten Boom. You've most likely heard of her--she and her family hid Jews in their home in Holland before being arrested at age 50 by the Nazis. She spent the next two years in a concentration camp and was miraculously released after the death of her father and sister.
You would think that would be enough of her story...Read more. |
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Laura Krokos
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