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
There’s not much that’s silent about motherhood. Since becoming a mother myself, I chuckle at the phrase “silent night, holy night” in the beloved hymn. During our difficult journey to have children, I dreamed of the days I could sit in perfect stillness with a small baby snuggled up against me. What I didn’t realize … Continue reading It May Not Be a Silent Night
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 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
I can remember seeing my parents study their Bibles in the quiet of each morning. “Why is this so important to them?” I always wondered. In my many years of walking with the Lord, I’ve discovered countless reasons why daily Bible reading is crucial in my life and spiritual walk. But these are a few … Continue reading 3 reasons to make studying the Bible part of your daily life
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
If there’s one thing that distracts us from our purpose in Christ, it’s the sin we actively justify and allow to seep into our lives. I’m guilty of this! Here are a few thoughts and reminders I’ve processed as I begin a new month with a determination to cast off the sin in my life … Continue reading To the one struggling to cast off sin
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