The battle is on! The Lord’s Army must head into battle Yes. I’m just old enough to remember a song from my VBS (Vacation Bible School) days that required us to march in place and salute while singing about a battle in God’s army. No, we don’t shoot artillery, but make no … [Read more...]

I’m not a son. I’m a daughter… My Father’s Daughter My dad was well-known in my hometown. He grew up there. He owned a local business (he was a Dr Pepper bottler), and, like most children, I didn’t fully appreciate what it meant to be recognized … [Read more...]

I'll take more than bread and water, please. Where's the bread? Many people start the year with a diet, and that often means they cut out bread. While I AM trying to eat a more-healthy diet in 2022, my weight loss in December 2021 was not by choice. … [Read more...]

After 2 years of a pandemic, am I the only one looking at 2022 as a bit suspect? I hope the year will be kind. Let’s have fun and be kind anyway. First, let me introduce myself. I’m Kathy Shaull - the face behind 13Prayers. I’m a retired educator and a writer, and I’m … [Read more...]

Let's talk about intense moments... My Most Intense Interview When I was looking for my first teaching job after graduating college in 1982 (yes, I'm that old), I faced a huge hurdle. A new law was now in place that required school districts to jump through several … [Read more...]