Viewing headlines, newscasts and social media feeds can be traumatizing. Can we comprehend living life as the reports shout? We don’t always understand why people act and react as they do. We can’t always even comprehend ourselves. Our emotions often change like the wind. But there is one sure thing in this uncertain world: God’s…
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Prioritizing Gratitude
“Lord, I know Your mercies are new every morning,” I thought while creeping down the stairs in my exercise attire, “Help my eyes to see those mercies today.” My heart knew those words are true. My mind fought to see evidence of such. Have you too, struggled to remain positive, even thankful during tough times?…
An Unexpected To-Do List
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “Plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me…
Seeing Through God’s Eyes
One year at Christmas time, my family and I prepared for a fun adventure. In a rare moment when everyone was together, we planned to go see a theater production of “The Nutcracker.” Our oldest daughter was a senior in high school at the time. I was having one of those, “She won’t be here…
New Release: Gazing Into Darkness
Check out this new book by my new author friend, Heidi Glick! Instead of moving closer to his girlfriend, Chance McPherson gets dumped and relocated to Cincinnati—farther from his dreams and closer to his shameful past. Stacey Sanderson is excited to finally secure a role in law enforcement, like the rest of her family, especially…
Resolving to Know God
What do you want out of 2025? Really. If you could have one thing, what would it be? Decades ago I would have said, finish my education, or perfect health for my child, or a closer marriage. All good things! But in recent years, I prayed for something different. My New Year’s resolution was something…
Joyful in the Learning
When something is new, we are excited. We can build on that knowledge and continue to grow. This aptly applies to faith as well. Let’s make it a practice to daily grow in faith and learn we don’t have to become immediate experts.
When Life Doesn’t Make Sense
When you’ve done all you know to do, and life still doesn’t make sense, there’s one thing left: Trust God.
Jesus’ Question: Do You Love Me More?
It’s time to prepare for Christmas. Buying, wrapping, cooking, baking, decorating- all fun festivities of the season. But Jesus might ask the question: Do You Love Me More?
How to Renew Your Mind In Truth
Guest Post By: Kelly Balarie Don’t doubt the power of your mind. This football-sized mass has the power to create and recreate everything in your life. This is why Jesus tells us not to conform to the pattern of the world, but be transformed by the renewing of our mind. If we renew our…








