Everyone talks about serving and giving and praying, but have you ever felt like you aren't sure where to begin? With so much need and so many organizations addressing those needs, it can seem daunting. Below I am sharing about five different Christian organizations that I believe are well worth your investment. And by "investment", … Continue reading Five Christian Organizations That Are Worth Your Investment
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A Roundup of Articles Regarding New York State’s New Abortion Law (and what is on the horizon in VA and VT)
As I scrolled through social media yesterday, it became clear that something significant and newsworthy was happening in New York that had captured the public's attention. New York's governor signed a bill ensuring access to abortion in the state of New York should Roe v Wade be overturned. He then had the World Trade Center … Continue reading A Roundup of Articles Regarding New York State’s New Abortion Law (and what is on the horizon in VA and VT)
Praying Scripture in Seasons of Worry
I don't want to brag or anything, but I am an Enneagram 6, which basically means that I'm prone to a great deal of anxiety when I am tending toward unhealth. Well, that's how I read it anyway. My friends tell me it means that I am loyal and capable, which is why you should … Continue reading Praying Scripture in Seasons of Worry
What to do When the Hustle ‘n Bustle Get to You
“Ba! Ba! Baaa!” my one-year-old excitedly exclaimed as she watched her older brother leap onto a giant red ball on our way into Target. Making our way into the store, we maneuvered through the maze of people who were either starting or finishing their Christmas shopping. While I love Target as much as the next … Continue reading What to do When the Hustle ‘n Bustle Get to You
Trusting God with our (Whole?) Hearts
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 NIV We are in the middle of a sermon series on I Timothy at church. Today, our pastor challenged us a bit to examine where we are in our faith. How is it going….really? Are there areas of … Continue reading Trusting God with our (Whole?) Hearts
Death and Taxes: Our Only Certainties?
I suspect you’ve heard the saying, “The only things certain in life are death and taxes”? It’s a bleak quip calling out the two things that everyone, regardless of their station in life or current circumstances, is sure to face. Sardonic though it may be, it does have a sort of unifying quality about it, … Continue reading Death and Taxes: Our Only Certainties?
What If No One Reads My Blog? Three More Important Questions to Ask Instead
Some time ago a friend messaged me asking if we could get together because she wanted some guidance on beginning her own blog. I love this friend and truly believe that what she has to share will be an unbelievable encouragement to people. I chuckled a bit though as I responded with, “I’m not the … Continue reading What If No One Reads My Blog? Three More Important Questions to Ask Instead
Dear Vacation Bible School Volunteer, Thank You
Last week, my son attended Vacation Bible School for the first time. My heart could barely handle how grateful I was to the church that that hosted it. There were over 1500 kids there and, from an outsider's perspective, it went off without a hitch. My sweet little one absolutely loved it and my emotional … Continue reading Dear Vacation Bible School Volunteer, Thank You
Who Will You Serve? Making the Choice Between God and Self | #sundaynightstarter 07/08/2018
But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15 (NIV) … Continue reading Who Will You Serve? Making the Choice Between God and Self | #sundaynightstarter 07/08/2018
Gratitude: What Motivates You Toward Thankfulness? #sundaynightstarter 06/24/2018
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 NIV I have recently come across a rash of articles detailing how, even when life is challenging, the authors are choosing thankfulness. Their reasoning stems from the conclusion that others … Continue reading Gratitude: What Motivates You Toward Thankfulness? #sundaynightstarter 06/24/2018
