A few years ago, we were on a road trip as a family. We were going camping and so our destination was in the middle of nowhere. My wife turned to me countless times and begged me to ask for directions, but I would just reassure her that I knew exactly where we were. A couple hours later one of my kids said something along the lines of: “We saw that rock earlier, Daddy.” And that’s when I knew that…
We have all been afraid at some point—unsure of what the future holds. Maybe you’re living there right now. If so—you’re not alone. Lauren faced a situation where she felt God calling her to do something she didn’t understand—something that would test her faith. By saying ‘yes’ to God and His plans, she was encouraged by His faithfulness. Check out her story: “About 6 months ago, God started pushing me to go back to work at the hospital as a…
Any time some sort of crisis happens, why is our first instinct to head to the grocery store? It’s because we want to be prepared—to be equipped. However, many times we may be physically equipped to handle the challenges life throws at us but spiritually we aren’t sure what to do. So how do we find peace in moments like these? Respond to God. Peace comes from a relationship with a perfect God. In order to reach Him, we have…
A lot of us hope for physical answers to our prayers. We wait for them, but the answers don’t always come when we want them to. Cindy felt this first-hand. She prayed for a miracle on her own for many years. But, in November 2019, God answered her prayers and changed her life. “I have been battling asthma for 20 plus years, and the longer it’s gone, the more severe it’s gotten. I’ve been to just about every hospital in…
It’s the very beginning of a new year, and we plan to make things different. We plan to work out more or be more financially stable; to work more efficiently in our careers or to be a more involved parent. Those are all valuable goals, but what if we bring God into the situation? What happens then? You may be surprised by how He responds to you. Have you been hoping for reconciliation with your spouse? Have you been in…
When we find something we love, like the best restaurant in town or the best vacationing spot, we can’t help but share it with others. In many ways, inviting people to church works just the same way; once you step into the environment, you want your family, friends, and neighbors to come along with you. But sometimes inviting them to come to church with us requires persistence and patience. Maybe you’ve asked time and time again, and keep getting the…
Let’s be honest—one day a year isn’t enough to honor moms and their contribution. Being a mom is more than carting kids around to games and concerts, finding lost sippy cups and pacifiers, and fixing scraped knees. It’s more than being a chauffeur and a chef. Being a mom isn’t a job…it’s a calling. It’s not giving birth that makes someone a mother. A mother is a person who is willing to take on the responsibility of investing her life…