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10 Things We Learned From 50 Years of Marriage
It was the summer of 1972 when 18-year-old Irish-Catholic Shelly met 24-year-old Marine Corps veteran, Tom, who had just returned
The Shoreline
Welcome to The Shoreline – the official blog of West Shore Free Church. Follow along for encouraging reflections, moments of transformation, and stories that reveal the heart of what it means to Follow Jesus & Make Him Known.
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Devotions
Biblical reflections from our elders and ministerial staff that inspire deeper faith and thoughtful living.
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Firsthand stories from the eyes of those in ministry—where faith meets action and lives are changed.
Stories
Testimonies of transformation—how Jesus is changing lives in our church family.
Stories
I Walked Away From Church. Then God Came Running After Me.
“Only hypocrites go to church.” Andrew knew it wasn’t true, but the stinging words from his mother and stepdad met
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The Last Word: How God Reached My Daughter’s Heart
I remember holding the invitation in my hand, praying about who to invite that year. It should have been a simple task.
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Learning to Be A Mother, Remembering I’m A Daughter
It felt like the first day of school. As a former first-grade teacher, I was no stranger to the first
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Lighting Up The Dark: Hope Is Rising in the Czech Republic
Perfect strangers become close brothers under unique circumstances. Athletes, soldiers, mothers, or trauma survivors could be perfect strangers, yet intimately
Devotions
From Cafeterias to Creeksides: How the Greatest Adventures Begin on the Simplest Paths
Two years after first publishing The Bonny Lane Club, I found myself sitting in the cafeteria at my old college. Much of
Stories
Peace in the Storm: How One Family Learned to Let Go and Trust God
The shovel was green, with her name etched in bright red just above the blade. It was a gift
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“Out of the Mouths of Babes”: Seeing Children The Way God Sees Them
At 13 years old, I wasn't sure how to process how a child could cause
Devotions
How To Love the Ones Who Hurt You (Even When You Don’t Want To)
I try to walk every morning. As I make my way down the quiet streets, I often converse with God. Not many walks ago, there was
Stories
I Left My Country And Found My Home In Christ
I read Psalm 23 every morning, and I pray on it. It helps me feel grounded for the day ahead.
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God’s Not Done: When Students Changed – And So Did My Perspective
Sometimes when we are the closest to giving up, God answers our deepest prayers. It is a testament to His faithfulness that He
Stories
“Keep Singing, Church”: A Final Word From Our Worship Pastor
I remember my first day pulling into the church building. It was a very cold Monday in late January of
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The Day Everything Changed: A Social Worker’s Story of Faith and Foster Care
Their ages were 3 and 1. My heart was pounding as I walked out to