The best gift ever? Eternal life! Life has many stages Retirement has mad me reflect on the various stages of my life. Child. Teen. Young adult. Newlywed. New mom. Empty nester. But I’m fortunate enough … [Read more...]

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...]