When I look around our home, I’m blessed to see items that have been given to me from various family members. Plates, dressers, artwork, and holiday ornaments from my...
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Sister Natalie Shawver
Articles by Sister Natalie Shawver
Writer’s Block
You may not believe this after having read my blogs over the years, but the truth is, sometimes I get writer’s block. Yep, even experienced writers who seem to find the words no...
There’s Just Something About That Name
I’d like to start this blog with a simple request: Close your eyes. Take a deep breath. And, whether you choose to do this audibly or silently, please sing the simple melody of...
Big Windshield, Small Rearview Mirror
Memories—they can be both a blessing and a curse. There are the wonderful kind like walking down the aisle at your wedding … and the not-so-wonderful kind where you lost a job....
Melodies with Meaning: My God Is Real
Today is the first blog post in a mini-series of articles called "Melodies with Meaning." Our columnists are going to tell you about some of their favorite spiritual songs....
Knowing Others, Knowing Him
Family and friends, brothers and sisters, coworkers, students in our classes … we like to think we know them well. Sometimes we finish each other’s sentences or even place their...
Emilio the Breakup Kitten
I’d like to preface this blog post by saying that I believe God created animals — all animals — for a purpose. Whether it’s to provide sustenance, emotional support, or act as...
The Value of Unity
Value: Unity Definition: Oneness; harmony; continuity without contention; brotherhood Vital Verses “Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord...
Thank You for the Music
Today's article is another installment in our series of childhood church memories. Today, Sister Natalie Shawver takes a musical trip down memory lane. “Deep and wide, deep and...
A Matter of Minimalism
One of the latest trends in society today is minimalism. The idea is that you live with only the necessities and abandon all the rest. Whether it’s clearing the clutter because...