Easter is one of my favorite times of the year. I love celebrating Jesus and His resurrected life. I appreciate how—symbolic of Jesus’ rebirth—the whole earth breaks forth in life, budding fresh and new from a frozen world stripped bare. Easter gives us an opportunity to pause and reflect on the life of Christ. I… [Continue Reading]
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Learning to Stand, to Believe, to Overcome … in the midst of life’s pain
For much of my parenting I focused on helping my kids make good decisions, yet as they’ve grown into adults I’ve realized that their decisions are only part of the factor. My kids will also face heartbreak because of hard circumstances and the decisions of others. There are times the darkness will seem to overwhelm… [Continue Reading]
3 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Your Kids by Jennifer Deibel {+ giveaway}
Have you ever stopped to think about why we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Did you know that Patrick was a real man, who brought the gospel to Ireland? Or did you think Paddy’s Day was just an excuse to wear green, pinch people and talk like a leprechaun? It might surprise you to learn that… [Continue Reading]
3 Ways Children Teach Us To Pray – Kari Patterson
As I type these words, my daughter is snuggled up next to me with her head resting on my stomach. She’s been mostly quiet, but throughout the past few minutes she’s softly spoken a thought: “I loved seeing the ducks today.” A question: “When am I going to Madison’s house?” A praise: “I love you,… [Continue Reading]
Cast Your Cares | Psalm 55:22
Saturday Scripture Psalm 55:22 Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank you for not only listening to my prayers, but for caring about my struggles and for answering my cries. I know that you don’t always answer right away… [Continue Reading]
God is Not Silent
His followers cannot see Him, but all they see around them is evidence of Him. His voice does not echo in their ears; instead it resonates in the hearts of those who pause to listen. Our God approaches, and he is not silent. Fire devours everything in his way, and a great storm rages around… [Continue Reading]
3 Reasons You Need Jesus
Three Reasons You Need Jesus You can sing Jesus Loves Me, but it’s more than a song. You wonder if life can be different. You wonder if it’s just enough to respect who Jesus was. Do you really need Him? Yes, and here are three reasons why: 1. Because the Nothing Takes the Emptiness Away… [Continue Reading]
Create In Me A Pure Heart
Saturday Scripture Psalm 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Prayer God, renew my heart. Renew my spirit. Make it steadfast. Make it beat for your glory. Create in me a pure heart. @TriciaGoyer Click To Tweet Are you new here? You might want to subscribe… [Continue Reading]
Let All That You Do Be Done In Love.
Saturday Scripture 1 Corinthians 16:14 Let all that you do be done in love. Prayer God, thank you for the long list of To Do’s in my day. Let each one of them be done with the same kind of love you have shown me. Allow my life to be a representation of the depth… [Continue Reading]
Saturday Scripture – Matthew 23:35
Saturday Scripture Matthew 23:35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. Prayer I am so grateful to receive divine hospitality. Show me how to a host those who are hungry, thirsty, lonely, and estranged. You are the great teacher. I am so… [Continue Reading]
How to Say “Yes” to God
How to Say “Yes” to God I don’t know about you but as soon as I became a Christian I wanted to do something FOR God. I was a pregnant teen who found forgiveness and freedom and I wanted to make my life count for Him. Over the years I found many ways to… [Continue Reading]