by Elaine McAllister | Sep 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
I can almost imagine four-year old Susan Block playing with her siblings on the deck of the S.S. Teutonia under the watchful eyes of their parents Jakob and Susanah. The gentle rocking of the ship lulled newborn Abraham to sleep in his mother’s arms. He was born...
by Elaine McAllister | Aug 23, 2026 | Faith, Life, Memories, Reflecting God, Trusting God
I was a country kid. A horseback-riding, cattle-checking, fence-fixing, Jeep-driving, Daddy’s girl. Ranch life was the best, and memories remain decades later as if they were made just last week. Those memories sometimes include ones that have nothing at all to do...
by Elaine McAllister | Aug 16, 2026 | Family, Life, Uncategorized
Have you ever considered the design and marketing of luggage? Did you know there are specialists whose only job is to create mobile containers of all shapes and sizes to satisfy the needs of today’s frequent flyers?Luggage manufacturers tout precise construction,...
by Elaine McAllister | Oct 16, 2025 | Faith, Life, Perspective, Reflecting God, Trusting God, Words Have Power
When reading the Bible do you ever visualize the story in your mind’s eye? A friend of mine once shared devotions at a staff meeting I attended. She retold an all-too-familiar Bible story but with such excitement and passion that every listener was enthralled. We were...
by Elaine McAllister | Jul 24, 2022 | Faith, Family, Friends, Life, Persistence, Perspective, Prayer, Reflecting God, Thankfulness, Uncategorized
Several years ago, I was challenged to create a Wall of Influence – basically a list of people who influenced my life in a positive way. Who made me who I am? Who do I value and respect? Who do I want to emulate? Whose advice will I always treasure? Influence is...
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