by Ronda Wells A recent discussion on a romance novel compared the tropes of alpha- and beta-male heroes. Alphas are strong, dominant men; they offer protection and security. Multiple subtypes exist within this group. Beta-males, by contrast, are gentle, shy, guy-next-door types. They go after their goals with quiet determination. I married a beta, who hardly said five words around …
April 20, 2024 by Ronda Wells …for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision. Joel 3:14 KJV If I’d had good knees, I would have hiked many mountains in the Rockies and Appalachians. Majestic mountains are thrilling, and the scenic views are stunning. On a family vacation, we drove up to Pike’s Peak instead of …
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Ephesians 6:12 KJV After the Columbine High School massacre in 1999, I became a hypervigilant news junkie, glued to the screen for every update. Having two school-aged children, my anxiety grew. I …