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Think About These Things

April 11, 2022 by Julia Filed Under: Blog Leave a Comment

Philippians 4:8-9 provides a framework for what we ought to stay our minds on. Things that are true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, praiseworthy—these things pour back into our mental energy.

Take Heart

March 28, 2022 by Isabella Filed Under: Blog 1 Comment

Recently I was feeling bad about feeling bad. As in, I noticed myself really hurting about a few things, feeling stressed, but I felt guilty about it. I thought that if I truly was content in God, I wouldn’t be as bothered and pained by those circumstances as I was.

An Unexpected Resting Place

March 14, 2022 by Sarah S. Filed Under: Blog 3 Comments

This morning as I was throwing hay to the horses and filling up the water trough, I took this picture of my little house in the woods. It’s a great house. I love the tin roof, the wrap-around porch, the brick walls, and the huge windows that overlook beautiful wooded pastures.

Commitment

February 28, 2022 by Carol C. Filed Under: Blog 2 Comments

Many people today do not like the thought of commitment. Whether it’s to a spouse, a job, or just a goal, the thought of committing for a period of time seems to scare people. Perhaps it’s the instability of a pandemic, uncertainty of the future, or any number of other reasons that frightens them. But God calls on us to commit, not to a cause or a job, but to Him.

Plans

February 14, 2022 by Cindy Filed Under: Blog 8 Comments

It can be really hard when we have our heart set on gathering with loved ones and it doesn’t happen. Sometimes it’s just disappointing and difficult; surely God will teach us something through it, but at the time we can’t see it yet.

My Faith During a Pandemic

January 31, 2022 by Kathy C Filed Under: Blog 6 Comments

It’s 2000-something and I’m at my first ever women’s retreat. We’re playing fellowship BINGO where we run around the room looking for people that fit the description for each letter. Much to my chagrin, I did not win BINGO that day, but I certainly won a bigger prize.

Waiting for God’s Comfort

December 20, 2021 by Carol C. Filed Under: Blog 1 Comment

I’ve often wondered how much time the average person spends in waiting during a lifetime. We expect to wait at a doctor’s office; we wait in carpool lines to pick up children or grandchildren; we stand in long lines at amusement parks.

Scripture Meditation for the New Year

January 3, 2022 by Christine Filed Under: Blog 4 Comments

Are you ready for a new year? A fresh beginning? A clean start? I love opening the pages to my new planner each year full of clean empty pages, full of hope and possibility.

Faith in Light of Covid-19

January 17, 2022 by Marilyn Filed Under: Blog 4 Comments

I know of no one who was not impacted by Covid-19 in his or her life. For some of us, Covid had a significant impact on our faith.

Celebrating God’s Will in Advent

November 29, 2021 by Terry Filed Under: Blog Leave a Comment

During the season of Advent, Christians across the world prepare for the celebration of the birth of God’s Son, Jesus Christ. Advent is a time to celebrate light in the midst of darkness. The Gospel of Luke chapters 1 and 2 provide a rich context for us to draw inspiration from as we use this […]