Christian Encouragement & Inspiration
The MRI machine drums an awkward melody like it’s chasing a rhythm and can’t quite catch up. The cold hard metal in front of me steams up as I breath, disguising my reflection just for a second before dissipating again. In tough times like these, I’m reminded we can confidently trust in the Lord during…
Until recently, this Baptist girl never thought much of the meaning of Advent. The word “Advent” conjures images of a women’s events with different-themed tables or one of those Christmas countdown calendars. Normally, when I looked at an Advent wreath with candles, all I saw was a fire hazard. However, this year is different… A walk…
“What do you have against orange pumpkins, Mama?” my daughter asked as we slathered blue latex all over the orange plastic. My DIY Thanksgiving tablescape helped me to remember that life doesn’t always give us orange pumpkins but we can be confident that God will still bless us through the unexpected. I’ve just never been a…
If your mind was a cell phone, who would most of your texts go to? Would your browsing history reveal endless searches into the Google abyss? Whose picture would be on your home screen? To whom would your calls go when you need help most? Remembering to give our worries and concerns to God throughout…
The deadlines have passed on projects you’ve yet to begin. Thoughts whirl with lists, appointments and projects you had planned to finish weeks ago. Your family says it’s time for a break but if “rest” is going to compete with your progress, you want nothing to do with it. If you share these feelings, know…
Even the prayer needs of those that have suffered such a great loss are overwhelming, but hopefully this prayer guide will be of some help to lift up victims in their time of need.