Life brings new challenges for everyone. Most changes feel daunting and unwanted. Our nation, and the whole world, is navigating uncharted territory. Many folks, even Christians, feel isolated and lonely. It’s a wild world, and parents often feel inadequate. Children are experiencing modern phenomena and issues that have escalated anxiety…
Where to Read the Easter Story in the Bible This morning I was thinking about the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus and reflecting on living in fear vs. faith. I’m so thankful that Jesus died for my sin and that he not only died, but that he LIVES! The…
Rest for the Weary Soul Life can make a person weary. I know I’m not alone in that reflection. The curve-balls, the ups and downs, the mountain peaks and the valley lows– they all wear us down. So how do we combat spiritual and mental fatigue? How does one maintain…
I opened my phone’s general newsfeed just now and probably don’t have to explain that no positive article was listed. Just turn on the TV news or check out the latest on Google, and you’ll see loads of strife in this world. All the conflict makes me want to run…
Can I be honest with you? I’ve had more than my share of moments wondering if God was really listening. Losing my mom, then my dad, and my daughter – each loss left me with questions that seemed to echo in silence. Some days, I’d sit at my desk at…
Welcome to the Trusting God in the Dark Bible Reading Plan & Prayer Journal! If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the LORD and rely on your God. Isaiah 50:10b Are you struggling to trust God because you can’t see Him in the darkness?…
AND THE WINNER IS….MECHELL BICE! Thanks to all who entered! Valentine’s Day is a beautiful time to celebrate the love that matters most—the love of family, friends, and most of all, God’s everlasting love for us. But what if this year, you went beyond chocolates and flowers to give something…
When life falls apart, you don’t have the strength to pray long, drawn-out prayers. Have you ever sat there with your heart aching, trying to come up with the right words, but nothing comes? And if you’re like me, you might hesitate to pray at all—because somewhere along the way,…
Each day of the Pure Joy: Cultivating A Happy Heart Bible Reading & Prayer Journal contains: Why the Pure Joy Bible Reading Challenge? As my sister and I organized my dad’s bookshelves post his heavenly homegoing, we found ourselves in puddles of tears and yet, laughing too. Amid heartache and…
Where to Read the Christmas Story in the Bible Recently, someone asked me, “Where can I find the Christmas story in the Bible?” The Christmas story is found primarily in the first two chapters of Matthew and Luke. These chapters unfold the events of Jesus’ birth, from the angel’s message…
It was 3 AM, and I sat on the edge of my bed, tears streaming down my face. I had prayed, begged, and pleaded with God for weeks, but the silence was deafening. I wondered if He was listening—or if He cared at all. I felt lost and alone, just…
Welcome Over the last week, the time has gotten away from me, and I’ve walked my son’s dog, Kimber, after dark. I’ve watched as, neighbor by neighbor, homes have lit up in preparation for celebrating the birth of Jesus. A little light can go such a long way. I noticed,…
