This is not going to make me look like a good person, but for the longest time, I was unsure of the verse in 1 Thessalonians that says, “Never stop praying.” Other versions translate it as “Pray without ceasing” or “Pray continually.” But regardless of the translation, all I could think was, “That sounds….like a […]
When You’re Facing a Tough Decision
I am the most indecisive person I know….at least, I think I am. Maybe I’m not. On top of that, I am a chronic people pleaser. Add those things together, and you can imagine the anxiety I accidentally carry around most days when it comes to making decisions. This was obvious again recently when we […]
Why is Self-Care So Difficult?
How are you taking care of you right now? It’s a question that’s always asked with good intentions. If you have children, or have a lot going on at work, or are taking care of a sick loved one like I am, you may have gotten the question at some point. Others can see you’re stressed […]
Facing Uncertainty in the New Year
3….2….1….HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! There’s something about the new year that feels optimistic. Anything is possible. Everything is reset. It’s a fresh start. There’s also something incredibly stressful about it. You may be face-to-face with deadlines that you still aren’t ready to think about. Bills increase. Insurance rolls over. Life continues to move forward at a […]
The Top 21 Songs of 2021
What a year! There were so many great moments covered in our top blogs and videos. And all year, our Music Team voted on their favorite songs. Here are the top 21 for 2021: 21. Zach Williams – Less Like me 20. CAIN – Yes He Can CAIN’s “Yes He Can” was one of the […]
When the Holidays Hurt (Part 2)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! At least….that’s what the songs will tell you. But when life throws blow after blow, the holiday season can just make the ache you were already feeling intensify. And maybe this year, there’s a knot in your stomach in the place where that “holly jolly” feeling usually […]
Mini Golf with Max Lucado
Do you feel like you’re stuck in a season of life you don’t want to be in? That’s what Max Lucado’s book “You Were Made For This Moment” is all about. And since Max is a big fan of golf, we decided to talk about his book and the story of Esther over a little […]
If You’re Looking for a Sign
“Look on the bright side!” “Yes you can!” “No excuses!” These were a few of the signs I spotted as I walked through a home decor store, and all I could do was roll my eyes. First, let me say that there is nothing wrong with having one of these in your home. I’m so […]
17 Apologies I Owe Human Moms (from a “Dog Mom”)
I know, I know. I can hear your eyes rolling at the title. Having a dog is NOT the same thing as having a baby. But hang in there with me for a second…. While I don’t have human children, I’ve had a TINY taste of the difficulties of parenting as my husband and I […]
Where is God in Our Fires? with Jordan St. Cyr
By now, you probably know Jordan St. Cyr’s song “Fires.” But what you may not know is that several months after he wrote the song, Jordan and his wife faced an unexpected fire of their own when their daughter Emery was born with a neurological condition. We talked about what he’s learned through the hard […]