{God Story} Beth Zamfir – Learning to Rejoice in Suffering
I’m reminded of the ever-present, near crippling pain along my spine… So, I think I’ll choose to tell you of my suffering – not as a whiner complains of her ailments though (Phil. 2:14), but as a Christian who has found rejoicing in her suffering…
10 Best Books for Christmas
Finding Christmas gifts can be a struggle. I am one of those who never knows what to get anyone, unless I get books. Books are my favorite as my coffee tables, bookcases, and nightstands will attest. Each year I buy way more books than I could possibly read and frequently read 10+ at once. Yes, that is not a typo. Anyway, here are my 5 favorite books for the children and the women in your life. Enjoy!
{God Story} Tara L. Cole – Learning to Abide
The early morning light shone through the window onto her Bible. My Mom had a cup of steaming coffee in her hand as she studied the open pages. Her feet tucked under her on the Indian patterned couch. When she heard me enter the room, she looked up and smiled. A genuine smile of invitation to spend this early morning quiet with her. She said, “Listen to what I’ve been reading…” and turned her eyes back down the well highlighted pages with notes all in the margins…
How to Find Calm in the Chaos
Do you get caught up in the chaos of life and never find the time to connect to Christ?
Each morning you get up with good intentions to have quiet time alone, but a kid wakes up early or your alarm doesn’t go off and you rush into your day.
Around the breakfast table, you try to wrangle kids to eat their breakfast, grab their homework, get on their shoes, and your hopes of a devotional time with them fly out the window…
God Stories: Christie Thomas
We know connecting with God is important. We know the helping our kids grow up to love him is equally important. As Moms, it’s one of our biggest goals. But we’re often left scratching our heads as to how. We love God, and we want our kids to love him, but how...
{God Story} Mickie Smith – Learning to Abide in Jesus Daily
I retired in February of 2018. I started working when I was 16 and worked outside the home for the next 47 years, except when I had my children and took time off in their early lives. I am a nurse, and I loved being a nurse. By the time I retired, I think God was about to give up on me…