Would you like a simple way to start a gratitude habit? I created a gratitude jar a few years ago and would love to show you how to do it too! The sound of giggling filled the kitchen. At first, it ...
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Why I Let My Child Use the iPad During Church
I closed my eyes and let the music wash over me. I needed this. I needed to worship God today. It had been a rough week and I craved participation in the fellowship of believers as we all raised ...
God Answers. God Hears.
There are many commentators who call Isaiah a study in hope. I can see why. In Isaiah, God lays out his promises, His assurances to us. He foreshadows the sacrifice of the cross. He spells out the ...
God Has Called You By Name!
Have you ever been afraid of what the future will hold? Guess what? I definitely have! It seems the older I get, the more opportunities I have to wade into treacherous and uncharted territory. What ...
The Ruck March
What can we learn about faith from the military? This week I begin a short Woman's Bible Study Lesson series on faith in the military called Soldiers of Christ. If you have ever served in the military ...
Commit Your Plans to the Lord and Trust in Him
Sometimes life just doesn't make sense. Have you ever been faced with a situation that has left you stunned? Confused? Broken? How do you cope? Who do you turn to? What is the next step? Read on for a ...
Armor of God Bible Class Crafts for Kids: Helmet of Salvation Hats
Howdy and welcome back to the Armor of God Bible Class Crafts for Kids craft series! If you are checking in for the first time, I am sharing a series of crafts I did with a bunch of 8-year old girls ...
Armor of God Bible Class Crafts for Kids: Gospel of Peace Suncatchers
This past summer I taught 'The Armor of God' to a group of 8-year old girls at summer camp. Most of the crafts I developed to make for the lessons were easy no brainers. However, I had a difficult ...
Warm Puppy Sunshine
I have been a dog lover almost my entire life. My Dad brought home Reggie, a beagle, husky, shepherd mutt when I was 8 years old. Our family loved that dog for over 13 years before he passed away. A ...
Armor of God Bible Class Crafts for Kids: Breastplate of Righteousness T-Shirts
I had so much fun teaching the Armor of God (Ephesians 6) this summer at camp. I taught about six to seven 8-year old girls and wanted to have a fun week, while still effectively introducing the ...