Contents March / April 2015 Volume 3, Number 2
Columns
“The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come...”
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— Song of Solomon 2:12 (KJV)
Publisher Sandy Jones
Outdoors with Dougherty: Beautiful earth
Editor Gaye Bunderson gayeb@sterlingmedialtd.com 208-639-8301
Features Multi-dimensional faith:
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Meet Mr. Flat
Kyle Kurscheidt: A stormy beginning
Adoption option: Overseas kids
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Cover Stories —
Brighter Side: 10 The Mrs. Idaho America from Home: 18 Notes So much wisdom Faith: 20 Challenging No memes from Paul This: 22 Consider Fear’s effects Daily Bread: 28 Your Savings and stewardship
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Business Management: Hiring the right people
Free: 31 Breaking Following His leading
Cosmo Zimik:
A fighting chance
Aspen Morrow:
Obedience rewarded
16 Departments Spotlight: 17 27 Business Eagle Laser Center
Sales & Marketing Melva Bade melvab@sterlingmedialtd.com 208-631-3779 • Vin Crosby vinc.bcl@gmail.com 208-989-2097 • Sandy Jones boisechristianliving@gmail.com 208-703-7860 Graphic Design Denice King Contributors Dan Bobinski, Dan Dougherty, Ann Doupont, Terry Frisk, Dani Grigg, Skip Hall, Ron Kern, Joel Lund, Brian Raymond, Angela Ruth Strong and Dan Woodworth Distribution Specialists Idaho Distribution Services Cover Photo Cy Gilbert Website Design SEO Idaho Webmaster Liza Morgan Christian Living is committed to encouraging and instructing individuals in their daily lives by presenting stories of people in the Treasure Valley who are living on a foundation of faith in Jesus Christ and who serve as uplifting examples to others. Views expressed in Christian Living do not necessarily represent those of the publisher. Every effort has been made by Christian Living to insure accuracy of the publication contents. However, we do not guarantee the accuracy of all information nor the absence of errors and omissions; hence, no responsibility can be or is assumed. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2015 by Christian Living Magazine LLC. Christian Living is published every other month and is available in over 800 locations throughout the Treasure Valley, including most grocery stores, convenience stores, medical waiting areas, and churches. If your church would like additional copies please email us today at boisechristianliving@gmail.com Find us on Facebook Badge
24 In Each Edition The overcoming life: 26 4 Publisher’s Corner: Spring’s promise Be a conqueror
Skip Hall:
CMYK / .ai
Coach ‘em up!
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Christian Living | March / April 2015