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The Lens of Faith: Teaching, Questioning, and Trusting God’s Plan

Leave a Comment / Devotional, Encouragement, Faith and Reflection / April Woody

Many Christians grapple with reconciling the age of the Earth from a biblical perspective with mainstream scientific findings. While science estimates the Earth’s age at 4.5 billion years, faith leaders like Ken Ham offer a vastly different view. This reflection explores my personal journey navigating the age of the Earth controversy, and how I strive to balance truth-seeking, teaching, and spiritual growth.

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“Recipes and Remembrances: A Culinary Journey Through Family Traditions

Encouragement, Everyday Life, Faith and Reflection, Finding Hope / April Woody

The author reflects on cherished holiday recipes from their mother-in-law and mother, expressing nostalgia as they prepare for Thanksgiving. Despite the challenges of cooking a whole turkey, they emphasize gratitude for family and the importance of sharing love and faith through recipes. Ultimately, the message is about spiritual connections over culinary perfection.

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Embracing Change and Finding Faith in the Valley

2 Comments / Encouragement, Faith and Reflection / April Woody

The past few months have been a whirlwind of change and self-discovery. Back in May, the opportunity to move to the science department at my school became available. Eager to escape the relentless EOG grind, I jumped… without a parachute like I always do. I’ve learned that if I overthink things, then I never take

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Mishaps and Memories

2 Comments / Encouragement, Everyday Life, Faith and Reflection / April Woody

I wasn’t going to do a blog post this month because I’ve been dedicating all my writing time to getting the book completely polished so I can print it. But when God sends you what He wants shared… you share it! This isn’t the first time I’ve written about my brain and body struggle with

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Standing Strong: A Tree’s Lesson in Survival and Faith

1 Comment / Encouragement, Everyday Life, Faith and Reflection, Finding Hope / April Woody

A Love For Trees I’m a tree person, especially during this season. I frequently point out beautiful trees to my husband and discuss them with my students at school. That’s why it’s surprising that I completely overlooked one particular gem. On our way to church last Sunday, Tim asked me if I had seen this

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Let’s Work for God

2 Comments / Bible Help, Encouragement, Faith and Reflection / April Woody

Last flood story…maybe. LOL! The flood has taught me so much, and I just feel like I have to share. My Sunday School teacher recently taught a church lesson focusing on the rapture. He reminded us that “rapture” is nowhere in the Bible. The word may not be in the Bible, but its prophesy certainly

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