Take a break from the busy world and rest in these simple devotionals. Reside in his steadfast love while reading about his love.
Christmas. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. A time filled with events, food, gifts, laughter, and many traditions. Traditions are a funny thing-it’s something you don’t really consider (at least I didn’t) until you embark on the journey of parenthood. How does a tradition become just that? Does this mean that every year […]
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Article was written by Jodi Welch Christmas has ALWAYS been my favorite time of year. It still is but there were a few years I struggled as it brought memories of great loss also. You see I love Christmas because it tells the greatest story ever told. Jesus came to earth as a baby to
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He sees many things, but does not observe them; his ears are open, but he does not hear. Isaiah 42:20 ESV Christmas: a joyous time of year with all the fun, food, and traditions. It is said to be the most wonderful time of the year! However, let’s be real for a moment and talk
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How do we find Christmas peace amidst the chaos of an ever present to-do list and expectations of the season? How do we find Jesus and press into Him more?
Christmas time is full of excitement, traditions, and gifts. Amidst all the hustle and bustle of the holidays I try to slow my kids down to intentionally think of others. We do this by dropping off cookies at the neighbors’ houses and hosting friends and family for game nights. But one of my favorite traditions
I feel like turning thirty has allowed a side of me that’s always been there (nerdy, kind of quirky) to be set free. I don’t think this is just the magic number of thirty. For years in my twenties, and teen years, I wrestled with a deep desire to be known, but a fear that
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Why do we practice gratitude? Why do we show kindness? Do these go hand in hand in some way? This has been a question nagging the back of my mind as we launch into November and the Thanksgiving season.
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The concept of self-care has been growing in popularity over the last few years. If you are worn out and overworked, you are told you need to #treatyourself because #youdeserveit. Our energy doesn’t last forever; after all, we are only human and sometimes need a break. Even Jesus, who was fully God as well as
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Kindness is one of my favorite fruits of the Holy Spirit! Kindness, for some I believe, is one of the hardest to apply. Especially in this generation where everybody wants to take revenge on those who mistreated them, caused them harm, betrayed them, cheated, and did any other evil things people could have done.
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Adventure. Just the word makes my heart beat a bit faster. I can’t help it. It’s the way I’m wired. As a young girl, my dreams were either to be an archeologist or an astronaut. My hero? Indiana Jones. In fifth grade, I turned what was supposed to be a five-page research paper into an
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