In the fourteenth chapter of the Gospel of John, Jesus is quoted saying the following: In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again…
Every day, whether we realize it or not, we magnify something. We magnify our accomplishments, worries, disappointments, dreams. We might magnify our schedules, our opinions, or the judgments of others, or maybe even our fears.. The question isn’t whether we’ll magnify something. The question is what—or more importantly, Who—will become greatest in our eyes. That was the heart of…
There are seasons of life when we desperately want God to change our circumstances. We pray for healing. We ask Him to open doors. We plead for answers, and we long for relief. And sometimes He allows the circumstances to persist. Does that mean He’s aloof? Uninterested? Unwilling? Not at all. Instead, God is demonstrating…
Oh friends, do you ever find yourself awake in the wee hours of the morning, thinking, processing, and mulling over the situations in your life? Last night was one of those nights. Throughout the day, a series of significant events left my heart restless. I finally got out of bed around 5 a.m. to sit…
As some of you have learned from reading our book or following our social media, our family has walked through a circumstance no one wants to experience, yet too many have. We lost our 25-year-old son, Noah, in June 2021 to the ravages of the fentanyl epidemic. The days, weeks, and months following his death…
Today we continue exploring the lives of the three Marys of Easter. Today, let’s look into the life of Mary Magdalene. This Mary is mentioned 12 times in the gospels, usually in a list of other women, but always toward the top of the list, meaning she usually was at the front in service to…
“Millennials are telling us, ‘What you are saying, Church, does not measure up to how you are living,” Kane reports, adding that it is because, “Christianity today is largely filled with ‘Christ AND…’ faith.” For example, we might find ourselves saying, “I love Christ, AND I want a large bank account,” or “I love Christ, AND I…
Embark on a captivating journey through our monthly update, as we join Linda and Sue in their enriching experiences. In this heartfelt video, witness the profound wisdom that God has graciously bestowed upon them.
Editor’s Note: As the crisp temperatures and vibrant colors of Autumn fill our days, our appetites also lean into savory dishes that warm the heart and satisfy our stomachs. Chef Todd Whitman from Sérénité Restaurant & Culinary Institute is sharing this delicious appetizer recipe with us today. Why not treat your guests with the dish…
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