I was just a mom at a park with her kids when I stopped to talk to someone and everything changed. She was down in the creek with her two sons when I made my way down to meet her. After a little small talk, I asked if she had a church home. She said … Continue reading How a Conversation at the Park Changed Everything
Guest Author: Katrena Jordan The book of Ruth is seen as one of the greatest love stories in history. Ruth meets Boaz and they immediately show subtle interest in each other and ultimately end up married and have a son named Obed. Obed is the grandfather of King David, who we know to be in … Continue reading Why Do Bad Things Happen?
This is the time of year we focus on different names of Jesus, remembering who He is and why He came. We’ve been doing this with our 2 year old and 10 month old too. Every day we pull a new ornament out of our advent calendar that boasts a different name and verse. We’ve … Continue reading 5 Truths of Jesus for Advent
I wake up to the sound of a crying baby. This is the third time I’ve been up in the night. But this time it’s the morning. I roll out of bed to nurse the baby. Then the toddler wakes up and the morning is in full swing. A pile of books and loud footsteps … Continue reading Where is There Room in my Life for Prayer?
Every Christmas is an opportunity to point your heart towards the coming of Christ. In the midst of our baking frenzy, piles of decor, and endless lists of gifts to give, it's crucial to carve out time personally and with your family to remember the reason we celebrate: the coming of our Savior Jesus. Whether … Continue reading Advent Resources for the Whole Family
I have people ask me all the time for recommendations of books, Bible studies, and other resources for certain seasons of life or current struggles. I finally listed them all in one place (and hope to keep adding to it) as a resource whenever you need it. Studying the Bible Chronologically I have been going … Continue reading Bible Study & Book Recommendations
“I just wish they would stop trying to ‘fix’ me,” said Talia* of a singles conference she had attended. Talia is a wonderful, middle-aged, Christian lady who works at her church. She’s never been married. I saw the hurt and rejection in Megan’s* eyes as she told me about a boy she liked who had … Continue reading 3 Reminders in Singleness
Why does she always look better than me? What can I do to have what he has? Where did they get that kind of money/job/relationship/house? Questions like these often take up residence in our minds. Comparison runs rampant if we let it. Being a new mom, I‘ve recently caught myself mid-spiral in thoughts that question … Continue reading Comparison loses all power at the cross
I often find myself feeling distant from God or feeling like I’m not “doing enough” in my faith. But then I stop. These are some of the important, Biblical reminders that I tell myself to combat the paralyzing guilt that can come with these feelings. The Bible references are also helpful to refer to when … Continue reading To the one who feels like they’re not “doing enough” in their faith
By: Liz La Voie I’m a city girl who loves the country (as long as there’s a Target and coffee shop within 30 miles). I love the scenery and the slower pace of life, but if I’m honest, my heart is prone to wander just like sheep without a shepherd. It’s tempting to focus on … Continue reading The Lord is my Shepherd
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