They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. — Acts 2:42 Sadly, summer often rushes by in a blur. Family vacations (which are usually not as relaxing as we hope), summer camps, and swimming pools fill the days. There is a mad dash to get all…
You Are the Girl for the Job Week 2 — Who?
We’re called to love and serve one another, but what’s happening in our relationships? Are they leading us to give God more glory? Are they spurring us on to pursue the good of the world around us? ~ Jess Who are your people? Who are the ones you can call at 2 a.m. with an…
Get Out of Your Head Week 4 — Weapons We Use, Part 2
So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, and participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. — Philippians 2:1-2 Are you ready for one of the hardest, yet most…
Prayer in Community: Kingdom Power Multiplied
Editor’s Note: Matthew 3:2 says, “The Kingdom of God has come near”, meaning it’s closer than we think, but we must choose to see it. Some of the best representations of the Kingdom are when differing cultures, nations, skin colors, occupations, walks of life, etc. come together in the most unlikely of circumstances. Our God…
Encouraging Friends
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. — John 15:13 Treasure friends who encourage you, for they are precious gems. You can confidently share your dreams and hopes with a true friend. A true friend can be rare, but when friendship is proven, it must be treasured…
God Provides Friends Right When We Need Them
I believe that God knew my daughter would be taken from me so early on in her life. I believe He knew, and that is why the time we had together was so special. I believe He knew that from the moment I named her Micah, she would be more than just my daughter; she would be my friend.…
The Brave Woman Who Wrote the Book That Started a Great War
I did not write it. God wrote it. I merely did His dictation. ~ Harriet Beecher Stowe One of my heroes is a saint named Hattie. A mom in her forties, Hattie was sitting in church one day, taking communion, when suddenly she had a vivid vision of an old slave being beaten to death.…
The Daniel Plan — This Is Not the End
What? It’s the official end? But, I’m not done! How do I write an “End of The Daniel Plan” article when I feel like I’ve just barely begun? Truthfully, at the beginning of this adventure I had no idea what I was getting into. Thank God! But, here I am 40 days later, drinking a…
The Daniel Plan Week 4: Resolution — Friends!
Are you a New Year’s Resolution person? Do you start every year with a list of things you’re set on doing, books to read, places to go, goals to accomplish, vices to quit, challenges to conquer, and adventures to start? Or are you one of those people who hates resolutions and so your New Year’s…
The Daniel Plan Week 3 – Rejoice!
Life is messy and painful. What an uplifting start, huh? Merry Christmas to all! Life is messy and painful. But it’s the truth — heartbreak happens. And we have to decide what we choose to do with it. Before I give you my progress report on how I’m doing on The Daniel Plan and the…
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