Finding Grace in Our Brokenness: How God Handles Our Mistakes by Lori Ann Wood I had no risk factors and no family history, but I had early warning signs of heart failure—shortness of breath, inability to exercise, fatigue. For years, my family urged me to go to the doctor. I wish I could tell […]
The Maker’s Mark Surrendered to God’s Refining Process by Lizzy Blanchard We can find ourselves moving on in one way or another throughout each season of our lives, but sometimes a particular period is marked by that shift. I found myself at such a crossroads recently, wondering if it was time to step out […]
When the Hospital Becomes Home: Sharing Jesus in Hard Places by Stephanie McKeever I have always told God I would go wherever he led me to tell others about the saving love of Jesus. That is, until we arrived on the ninth floor. Finding a lump on our son Evan’s leg began the frighteningly […]
When Wandering Invites Remembrance: How Looking Back Helps Us Move Forward by Peggy Bodde Have you ever noticed that when our heart wanders, the rest of us follows? Doubt and worry take up the spaces where remembrance and gratitude used to live. Zakhar is the Hebrew word for “remember.” Zakhar holds this idea of […]
Seeking a Heart for Prayer When Your Spirit Is Dry: Discovering What Only God Can Do by Tracey Rector I poured out an impassioned plea to God. My prayer life had become stale and listless, and prayer had become more of an obligation than a privilege. Checking off an ever-lengthening list of requests left […]
When We Don’t Have Enough: Living with a Mindset of Abundance by Lauri Hawley Do you often feel as though something is missing in your life? Whether it’s talent, time, strength, energy, creativity, or relationships, we all have an area or two of our lives that seem to be short on resources. We assume if […]
Four Tools for Overcoming Mental Block: How to Help Your Creativity Flow Again by Leslie McLeod One night when our son was a preschooler, he came into our room crying. “I had a bad dream,” he sobbed, rubbing still-sleepy eyes. My instinct was to go full mama hen, comforting and fussing over him. My resourceful […]
Staying Connected in Seasons of Change: Cultivating Rhythms That Strengthen Relationships by Jenny Marcelene “I can’t believe it!” I squeal to my husband, Travis. Approaching a nearby pond, I spot birds from a board game we sometimes play as a family. I quicken my pace and, like a paparazzo, race around the water, snapping […]
Finding Your Way Home in the Detours: What to Do When You Can’t See Beyond Your Circumstances by Deborah Mendoza I miss the sea. Sometimes when I have a few free moments, I wish I could drive up to a seaside palapa or walk out onto a dock. Occasionally when I grab something to eat, […]
Artist Feature: Photographer Mariah Brink Mariah, tell us about yourself. I am one of three sisters who grew up in a musical home serving Jesus. I’ve been told all my life I am a joyful presence, and I’m so grateful for that. I moved to California a few months ago, and my average day has […]