What is the Reward for Life’s Sorrows?

When God first showed me Jesus’ reason for going to the cross was the joy set before Him and what that meant exactly, I was simply amazed, filled with awe. I didn’t think for a moment that there would be another such awe-inspiring moment as that for me. Yet, I should know better since God […]

Why Did Jesus Go to The Cross?

Have you ever stopped to think about why Jesus was willing to go to the cross? Why would he choose to leave Heaven, become a man, deal with the physical, emotional and mental anguish and pain that He endured during His time on the earth and then end that journey with the most painful death, […]

Do You Long to Be Seen?

Do you long to be seen? We live in a busy world. Everyone is always going to and fro. Daily to-do lists and tasks are unending. There is rarely time left in anyone’s day for a bit of silence and a cup of coffee. Instead, we’re thankful for the drive-thru coffee shops that hand us […]

What Seek Ye?

While reading the first chapter of the book of John in the early morning hours, I found myself drawn to a small phrase that Jesus posed to two of his disciples. What seek ye? (John 1:38) My mind immediately went to thoughts I’ve had for many years. I want to know what your will is […]

Tap Into the Vine

Growing up, I memorized Scripture through many areas of my life; as part of my homeschool education, in Sunday School, Awana, etc. I still have many of those Scriptures hidden in my heart, but struggle to call them to memory or even remember where they’re found in the Bible. When someone begins to quote a […]

t.h.a.n.k.

I don’t know how many years it has been since I first stumbled upon Ann Voskamp’s corner of the internet, but her words made a big impact on my life that still continues today. While I have not been counting gifts consistently every single day for a little while now, that process made me more […]

The Challenge of Parenting Me

According to my mother, I was an easy child to parent. Until I wasn’t…and that happened around the age of 12. That’s when the challenge of parenting me began…from my mom’s perspective. I’d never really taken the time to think about what parenting me has looked like from God’s perspective. That is until I reached […]

Beautiful Worship: A Christian Faith and Scripture Study Guide

A few years ago, God laid a new project on my heart. A completely out-of-the-box project unlike and larger than anything I’d ever done. It was my first heart project…and so far, my only heart project. Beautiful Worship is a Christian Faith and Scripture study guide designed to deepen your Bible study and strengthen your faith. […]

Slowing Down Christmas

Slowing down Christmas. What does that even mean? How is it even possible? Christmas is my favorite time of year. Yet, it never seems to last long enough. Time always passes too quickly, but Christmas seems to pass the quickest. While Christmas is a beautiful season and I could keep the lights and decor up […]

Longsuffering in Our Homes

Longsuffering. The very word doesn’t sound enjoyable. It sounds like a challenge. One that we might not want to take part in. However, showing forth longsuffering in our homes is essential to our relationships with those we love. I’ve heard longsuffering described as “suffering long”. The words are simple enough, but what exactly are we […]