by MS Christian Living | Dec 5, 2021 | A Cup of Encouragement, Columns, Inspiration
By LAURA LEE LEATHERS You will find a notable story in the Bible about a woman whose business office was under a palm tree. Through her daily work, she exemplified godly leadership. Some refer to her as a fearless patriot, a warrior. If...
by MS Christian Living | Oct 2, 2021 | A Cup of Encouragement, Columns, Inspiration
By LAURA LEE LEATHERS Years ago, on a Focus on the Family program, I heard Joni Eareckson Tada say that we should keep a hymnal next to our Bibles. Why? Because theology is found in the hymns and promotes worship. Also, people memorize scripture...
by MS Christian Living | Aug 1, 2021 | A Cup of Encouragement, Columns, Inspiration
By LAURA LEE LEATHERS I have a confession: I never attended preschool or kindergarten. In fact, kindergarten wasn’t even a grade. Wheeler Grade School, located a mile from my country home in Hollis Township, Peoria County,...
by MS Christian Living | Jun 3, 2021 | A Cup of Encouragement, Columns, Inspiration
by LAURA LEE LEATHERS Lessons from Dad’s toolbox My dad had a shop that any man would envy. He had every tool imaginable for every need — and each item in its place. As his eldest daughter, I learned about the tools and how to use them. I also learned (the hard way)...
by MS Christian Living | Apr 5, 2021 | A Cup of Encouragement, Columns, Inspiration
By LAURA LEE LEATHERS Time to come to the garden alone The flowers are beginning to bloom. Birds, bees, and butterflies start to loom. Meanwhile, I come to the garden alone, To be in His presence, before His throne. Like a dried, withered seed, seemingly barren, I...
by MS Christian Living | Feb 1, 2021 | A Cup of Encouragement, Columns, Inspiration
By LAURA LEE LEATHERS Lessons from 3 biblical caregivers “It” has been a part of my life for 10 years. It has required sacrifice, serving and acceptance. Sometimes the weight of responsibility has brought a loss of sleep, time, money and tears of...
