God’s promises to us are like gems we find all throughout the Bible. They are reminders, not only about what He does and will do, but about who He is.
Read MoreThere's a story in the book of John about a woman brought to Jesus. She's caught in the act of adultery, and an angry group of leaders bring her to Jesus, and they accuse her.
Read MoreHow are you today? If you’re like most people, the immediate answer is, “I’m fine.”
Read MoreThere's a phrase in Isaiah chapter 9 that promises the coming Messiah, Jesus. And it says… “...the government will be on his shoulders.”
Read MoreChristmas is a wonderful time of year, but it can also be sad and stressful for many of us.
Read MoreListen to the words of the prophet Isaiah, years before Jesus was born.
Read MoreOn this day, over 2,000 years ago, the world was irrevocably changed. The God of the whole universe came into the world—the world He created. Why?
Read MoreNo one can deny there’s satisfaction in placing the final piece of the puzzle. At last, the picture that was scrambled becomes clear.
Read MoreLiving in a family is hard. It's the hardest relationships we'll ever navigate in life.
Read MoreI saw a video of my husband and I when we were engaged. So many years ago, so young, just beginning our life together.
Read MoreDo you feel exhausted? Maybe you’re headed to work right now, having your third cup of coffee just to stay awake.
Read MoreIf you have children, you know that when your first child is born, it turns your life upside down
Read MoreHave you heard the beautiful words of Isaiah 53? These are precious words of confidence for us.
Read MoreWhen a vase or China cup gets broken in our house, it usually ends up in the trash bin. It's worthless, or is it?
Read MoreIn ancient days, names meant so much more than they do now. I’ve always disliked my name.
Read MoreGod doesn’t need us. He is complete in Himself. Yet what is so stunning about God is that He has chosen, mysteriously, to love and care about us intimately.
Read MoreImagine for a moment you’re camping in the Umpqua National Forest in Oregon. As you snuggle into your sleeping bag, suddenly a huge shadow falls across the walls of your tent.
Read MoreOne of the things I like about watching HGTV is to see how they repurpose and reuse previously discarded materials. I love how they find new uses for discarded items or give new life to things that are worn out and thought of as worthless.
Read MoreAre you a mother? I am. And honestly, there is no love that I’ve experienced stronger than the love I felt when I first saw each of my three children.
Read MoreIf you are a follower of Jesus, I’m sure you’ve had people ask you, “Why is there so much suffering in the world if God is so loving and kind? Why doesn’t He do something about it?”
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