“Whatever our gifts—whether big or small, seemingly important or barely noticed, on display or done in secret—may we offer them generously to a loving Father who receives our offering with a smile. He takes great delight in us being exactly who he made us to be.” Colossians 3:17 I turned on the ... [keep reading]
The gift of God’s grace is free, but it doesn’t come without a cost.
In these excerpts from the devotional Knowing and Enjoying God by Tim Challies, Tim examines three impactful quotes about the amazing gift of God's grace reminding all of us to not get too discouraged or overconfident and to keep pressing forward in knowing God more. *** "Your worst days are ... [keep reading]
Where in the Bible does the Christmas story truly begin?
Santa Claus, Rudolph, Jack Frost, the Grinch, Ebenezer Scrooge—all of these stories have become part of our modern celebration of Christmas. But most people, even those who don’t go to church regularly, could probably tell you that none of these is the real story of Christmas. Everyone knows that ... [keep reading]
Do you need a second helping of God’s abundant peace this Thanksgiving?
We need to compose our lives in such a way that we both give and receive, learning to do both with grace, seeing both as parts of a single pattern rather than as antithetical alternatives. Mary Catherine Bateson *** Transitioning into the “spirit of the season” can be tough for many of us. ... [keep reading]
Make Room for Others in Your Heart and Home
My grandmother’s house always smelled like cake. It was warm and inviting, just like she was. She had an infectious smile and gave the best hugs. Every holiday was spent at her house, where our extended family would gather around her eat-in kitchen table. My grandpa would say grace, and for the next ... [keep reading]
Practical and achievable ways you can nurture your child today
If I could own one tool for promoting attachment and encouraging connection, it would be a rocking chair. Rocking my children is possibly the most important thing I do to nurture them. Over the past thirty-two years, I have spent hours rocking children in my wooden rocker, in my glider rocker, and ... [keep reading]
When it comes to chasing your dreams, will you shrink back or show up?
Imagine this: You and I are training together, similar to that iconic scene from the movie Rocky. The theme song is blaring as we run around town in a really long montage of us flipping tires, boxing, and pretending the floor is lava. Kids and unicorns are running behind us because we’re freakin’ ... [keep reading]
Is God calling you to be a “morning person”? Nooooo…
In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3 I don’t know about you, but I’m not much of a morning person. In fact, I can be downright grumpy. But a number of years ago God showed me the verse above and others like it. ... [keep reading]
In Your Life, Who Gets the Glory?
I’ve always loved to read stories about people who praised God no matter what. One person I’ve always admired is Corrie ten Boom. Corrie was a Christian who lived in Holland and was such a strong believer in following Jesus, she risked her own life to protect her Jewish friends and neighbors during ... [keep reading]
Why God Wants Your Girl to Twirl
When I think about what I most want my daughter to know, I hope she always remembers two things: God is good, and she is loved. Right behind those most important two is a third desire. I want her to twirl. What does it mean to twirl, you ask? Years ago, the Lord put an image in my ... [keep reading]
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