It wasn’t until God bestowed the blessing of motherhood on me that I could really understand the divine power behind forgiveness & love. Neither is easy, but both are a blessing to the giver & receiver. One of my favorite baby shower gifts I received was a box of cards to jot down all the … [Read more…]
Do you ever get tangled up in conversations where people are striving to clarify Truth? Throughout the course of a day, waves of voices and opinions come to us, tagged with five words: All You Need to Know. It takes extraordinary discernment and energy to process all of it. And for some of us, it’s … [Read more…]
Ladies, we’re so thrilled you’re with us, committed to seeing God do amazing things in the lives of our women this summer. Until we meet again (Mark it down! August 21!), use this handy smart phone wallpaper to serve as a reminder of our collective prayer through the upcoming season: Lord, teach me the unforced … [Read more…]
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest.” Matthew 11:28-30 MSG Can I get a witness?! If so, what I’m about to share with you may be the best news you’ve heard in awhile! Next … [Read more…]
Since then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not earthly things. For you died and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. (Colossians 3:1-3) In that transforming moment on the Damascus road, … [Read more…]
We were at a get together with co-workers and it was the first time the “new hire” had been invited to hang out. She was a big personality, smart, bold, fun (maybe a bit too much of all of these for being the “new girl.”) I don’t know what lead to the moment, but I … [Read more…]
This past week, I cleaned up my office, packed my bags, hugged the necks of many precious friends and headed to Knoxville with my husband to serve at Shoreline with Jason and Carrie Hayes. It has been a bittersweet farewell, but one that is outweighed with joy and hope, knowing that we are following the Lord’s … [Read more…]
“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36 ESV Have you ever had a bad habit? Biting your nails, saying hi to Ben & Jerry at 3AM, downing 12 Diet Cokes a day? And come New Years, you resolve that this is the year—no more (fill in the blank with habit … [Read more…]
“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 When I started Chronological Bible Study two years ago, this verse came up during one of our earliest … [Read more…]
“And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.” Acts 2:2 On the final evening of our time in Haiti we experienced what would be recognized as an unusual weather event. As we sat in Pastor Dony’s house, which sits upon a bluff … [Read more…]
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