by Denise Kohlmeyer On July 4, 2001, I gave birth to a healthy baby girl at 11:46 p.m. Ironically, my doctor had to be called down from the roof of the hospital two hours beforehand because he’d been watching the local fireworks. While my “firecracker” daughter dislikes sharing this patriotic holiday with millions of people […]

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by Denise Kohlmeyer I love problems that have a black-and-white answer, because I don’t have to think too hard about what’s the right thing to do. Do I tell the truth or lie to my boss about why I didn’t get that report done on time? Do I step on the gas pedal and speed […]

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Not always glamorous but always God glorifying. by Denise Kohlmeyer Not all of us can be upfront pastors, worship leaders, or talented musicians — those who seemingly hold more exciting and engaging ministry positions. Their service is noticed and often rewarded with public recognition like compliments and even applause. Quite frankly, most believers serve in […]

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The role of confession in Christian renewal. by Denise Kohlmeyer From an early age, confession was encouraged as part of my religious upbringing. I often felt embarrassed to go to confession, though, thinking I was a horrible person for needing to do this. And I had to do confession publicly by walking through the church’s […]

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The cross as a way of life. by Denise Kohlmeyer Then all the disciples left him and fled (Matthew 26:56). They ran like rabbits. Just when Jesus needed them most, they were gone. The thought of the cross was too much for them. The pain, unbearable. So they ran. Oftentimes when I read the account […]

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