Paula L.

Stansbury

Contributing Writer

Paula L. Stansbury works with the development staff at CBN. With a B.S. from the University of Oregon (Ducks), she has held leadership roles while serving with Gospel Outreach, Lighthouse Ranch, and YWAM (Youth With a Mission). She enjoys people, places and ideas off the beaten path, good reads, and competitive tennis.

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I Don't Want It, But I Need It!

Doctrine is a subject most often in the purview of pastors and church leaders. However, its broader meaning of instruction and teaching within a church makes it a topic that all believers should explore more often. Doctrine explains church structures, relationships, care for church family members in need, and other areas of daily life, in addition to the basics of our Christian faith.

Tale of the Terebinth

The Lord has given the terebinth special assignments throughout the Old Testament. To name a few, terebinth trees witnessed the promise of a son to Abraham, David slew Goliath in the Vally of Elah (Terebinth), and the angel of the Lord sat down under a terebinth and conversed with Gideon. Read today’s devotional to find out how a terebinth stump gave a warning and a promise.

The Letter

Does the content of my life letter have what others are craving—love, acceptance, and spiritual balm to heal injured souls?