Last week in my daily Bible reading I came across a story that really made me think. In the book of Exodus, it tells the story of how God helped His people escape from their slavery in Egypt. Their journey came about after God did many signs and miracles (with negative effects that made Pharaoh… Continue reading The Best Kind of Family Reunion
Category: Faith
How To Get Close To God
I've seen a definite theme in the first few weeks of the new year. So many people have expressed their desire to grow in their spirituality. They might call it different things - a desire to be more centered, to find inner peace - but I've definitely noticed that a lot of people (myself included)… Continue reading How To Get Close To God
Our Greatest Need
One of my favorite parts of the Christmas story is found in Luke 1. It's the account of Mary's cousin Elizabeth, who the Bible describes as barren and advanced in years. She and her husband prayed for a long time, asking God to give them children. An angel appeared to Elizabeth's husband with an incredible message: … Continue reading Our Greatest Need
My Choice For Today
As I'm writing this, it's Tuesday night in America - and I don't know who is going to win the election. During the last week I have fought the feelings of uncertainty, fear and dread. Whether or not you care about the outcome of the election in the USA, all of us will face uncertainty, fear… Continue reading My Choice For Today
The Secret
"...this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory." (Colossians 1:27) Almost every message I've heard or devotional I've read during the past two months has had this theme somewhere inside. I went through the journal I use for church and my devotions and pulled a few lines that I want to share… Continue reading The Secret
When It Feels Like You’re The Only One
I haven't actually kept track, but if I had to guess I would say that in over 5 years of marriage I've eaten supper alone half of the time. My husband's job doesn't often require that he travel overnight, but he frequently works until several hours after the normal supper hour has come and gone.… Continue reading When It Feels Like You’re The Only One
When The Daily News Is Too Much To Handle
I really believe that no matter what stressful or hateful situations happen outside the home, inside should be a haven for my family. The constant upheaval in America and other places across the globe threatens that haven of comfort. Living in the age of instant news via social media, it's easy to become overwhelmed by… Continue reading When The Daily News Is Too Much To Handle
My Favorite Verses For The Hard Times
Trials, hard times and suffering are inevitable, but we don't have to go through them without hope or help. Our pastor reminded us recently of the importance of knowing the promises of God's Word. I wrote this down in my journal a few Sundays ago: Knowing God's Word not only helps us get through the… Continue reading My Favorite Verses For The Hard Times
3 Reasons Why We Need To Practice Self Care {Guest Post}
Last week I wrote about finding fulfillment in your role as a wife. I know that so many of my sweet readers are wives as well as moms - and I want to encourage you in that role as well! I invited my sweet friend Keri to share one of the ways she has learned to thrive… Continue reading 3 Reasons Why We Need To Practice Self Care {Guest Post}
5 Things on Friday {Good Friday 3.25.16}
Today I could share the typical Friday stuff like I always do, but that just didn't feel right. With all that's going on in the world today, we need the message of Easter more than ever before. The answer to all the problems that we face is found in the gospel - Jesus came to… Continue reading 5 Things on Friday {Good Friday 3.25.16}
Come Home For Comfort 