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Heather Peets penned our post for this week. Be sure to head over to the contributor's page to learn more about her! As my husband and I have pursued a life of ministry, we’ve lived in some less-than-ideal homes. Though I can laugh about it now, it was not at all...

This week's post was written by Ruth Weldon. Be sure to head over to the contributor's page to learn more about her. Abraham was a godly man that answered the Lord with "here I am.” You see, Abraham did not ask the details of God's request, nor did he express any...

This post was written by Heather Yost, precious friend and coffee buddy. Head over to the contributor's page to learn more about her. Military life has provided many opportunities for spiritual growth and insight- especially when things get difficult and sometimes...

John and I used to quote this verse to our girls when they were little - little and afraid of the big dog, little and afraid of the dark.  Whether it were driving down the road, in our prayer time, or sitting beside their bed at nighttime, we used this verse...

This post was written by Rebekah Hawk, dear friend and colleague. Head over to the contributor's page to learn more about her. We are constantly being told to make sure we take time for ourselves. We are reminded to practice self-care, and that self-care looks...

This week's post was written by Kimberly Grainger, one of my dearest friends. Learn more about her on the contributor's page. As children, we're told "It'll be worth the wait!"  But, as adults, we sometimes struggle with delayed...

We hear a lot about health and wellness in our culture, don’t we?  Don’t get me wrong - I am all for clean eating and being physically active; however, do we pay as much attention to and invest as much time in our spiritual wellness - our thought...

“I will do that later”  . . . “I will start that next week” . . . “I’ve got plenty of time.”   Ever uttered those statements?   Time is something we frequently presume to have at our disposal but truly have no ultimate control...

All in.  I absolutely love the energy behind those words!  I tend to be a “go big or go home” kind of girl, so these words resonate with me.   Before a sports game - all in!  Before a church outreach - all...

Who doesn’t love to have friends?  What a wonderful gift from God! He certainly delights in fellowshipping with us, but He also desires for us to fellowship with others. Chatting at church, going out for coffee, talking about hobbies, connecting through...

Being intentional.  Ever caught yourself saying to someone or even thinking to yourself, “I could have done that” or “I should have done that”?  I know I have said both of those statements far too many times.  What does being intentional even...

“In every thing give thanks.”  That can certainly seem like a tall order on some days, can’t it?  Give thanks even when we are mistreated?  Cut off in traffic?  Not given the benefit of the doubt?  Passed over for a...

Relevant.  This word often drives our thinking, leading us to seek devotional books, podcasts, blogs, and conversations that address our current needs and satisfy the longing in our hearts.  Now, don’t get me wrong.  I’m not against devotional...

Isn’t it wonderful to have friends?  You know - those that we can share our disappointments, fears, and thoughts with, those that we can go to for advice, those that we grab coffee with and laugh with at the silliest of things.  Godly friendship is...

“As the Father hath loved me” . . . The Father’s love for His only Son . . . What thought-provoking words from just the first part of John 15:9!   In no way can we humanly grasp that level of affection for someone!   Yet it is with that deep...

Abide.  “To remain, to dwell.”  As I contemplate what it means to abide in Christ, I find it simply overwhelming that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, desires that I – with all my many failures - abide in Him!  I believe our heart’s desire...