by Ann Tayloe | Jul 9, 2025 | Encouragement
Gathering, Sifting, Standing, and Growing Moving to a culture so dramatically different from the only culture I had ever known was a huge challenge. My preparation for this drastic change was limited to the wise advice of a seasoned missionary: “Be ready to learn from... 
by Ann Tayloe | Feb 13, 2025 | Devotionals
Why Abandon My Comfort Zone? Recently, I was chopping down brush and pulling out brambles in an area beside our home. My intentions were to get that not-so-pleasant job done before the ticks and chiggers spring forth. What slowed me down wasn’t my loppers and thick... 
by Ann Tayloe | Nov 6, 2024 | Devotionals
A Little Faith in a Really Great God By: Back in the 70’s, “keep the faith” was a popular parting phrase. I doubt Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego would have appreciated that remark as they were being thrown into the fiery furnace. Nor would Abraham have found... 
by Ann Tayloe | Feb 17, 2024 | Devotionals
HURRY SICKNESS versus THE RHYTHM OF LIFE By: Before the lightbulb was invented (1879) the average adult slept 11 hours each night. Today, the average adult sleeps 7-8 hours. Being unrestrained by daylight, we have added more things to do resulting in less sleep and... 
by Ann Tayloe | Nov 22, 2023 | Devotionals
Banking: Deposits, Withdrawals, and Debt By: As newlyweds, my husband and I set up our first bank account. We were both busy college seniors with an overload of classes and few large expenditures. During our first year we made 20 deposits (in person, at the bank) and...