By JaDonna Brattin A phrase that keeps coming up for me lately is “You don’t know what you don’t know.” This is a phrase that could be applied to life in multiple ways for us all. But really, this phrase is a reminder that there is absolutely no way for a human being to “know”… Continue reading You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
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How Is Washing Dishes and Trusting God Similar?
By Donna Richard “Turn it over to God,” a family member asked me, “Just how do you do that?” As a new believer she wasn’t sure. As an old believer, I wanted to give an answer but I have found it difficult over the years to turn my own worries and concerns over to God. … Continue reading How Is Washing Dishes and Trusting God Similar?
Determination: Firmness in Purpose
By Donna Richard DETERMINATION: “firmness of purpose, ability to continue trying to do something although it may be difficult.” Determination is what God stirred up in His people in the past as He continues to do in people today. As I reflect on the past year, I wonder about the coming year. Will it have joyful times,… Continue reading Determination: Firmness in Purpose
Season of Rest and Grace
By Jenn Weiser The barren trees, stunted brown grass, recurrence of gray skies, colder temperature, and extended darkness fill the winter days ahead of us. We long for the warmth of the sun, color returning to nature, and light to last longer than the dark. Why must there be a season that feels so miserable? … Continue reading Season of Rest and Grace
New Year – New Perspective
By Jennifer Duncan The new year is almost always a time of hope and new resolve, especially after a difficult year! But it can also be a discouraging time for many— a time when we think about all that we did not accomplish in the past year, and often settle into feelings of regret and… Continue reading New Year – New Perspective
Missing Piece
By Jannette Weaver Each year one of my favorite things to do in the Christmas season is to place my nativity sets – as in plural. I love my nativities. Each one holds a special meaning in my heart. I usually set the wise men of my nativities across the room from the baby Jesus. … Continue reading Missing Piece
It’s a Jesus Book
By JaDonna Brattin I have just had an experience of a lifetime! Being the preschool storyteller for Vacation Bible School is always an adventure. If you have spent any time at all with 3- and 4-year old’s, then you probably have at least one cute story to tell and maybe even a fresh perspective on… Continue reading It’s a Jesus Book
Plans
By Mendi Behnen I recently worked my obligatory “quarantine” jigsaw puzzle. It was an amazing scene from the Grand Canyon and I was looking forward to watching it come together as I pulled out the pieces, searching for all of the ones that would form the border. However, they were the strangest pieces I had… Continue reading Plans
Perspective
By Mendi Behnen Last week my grandson was at my house with a great need to be busy. So, I put him to work helping me fold laundry and put it away. He carried a maroon hand towel and washcloth to the hall bath and stopped short at the shelf where he knew they belonged.… Continue reading Perspective
Spaghetti Therapy
By Mendi Behnen One of my friends taught me about what she calls “Spaghetti Therapy.” She found herself following a pattern of negative self-talk, and recognized it was time to start taking those thoughts captive and making them obedient to Jesus Christ …thus the start of her Spaghetti Therapy. As I explain this process you… Continue reading Spaghetti Therapy