This is a guest post from my friend, Dalene. If you’re like me, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season. Decorations, parties, presents – they’re fun, festive traditions. But do we put the same amount of time, focus, and energy into seeking the Messiah? As I was reading the story of the wise men in Matthew 2:1-12, the Lord revealed five things about their actions that we can model to deepen our…
Can we trust God even in the earth shattering moments? Read Psalm 46 here.* If you struggle to fall asleep at night or go through your day fighting anxiety and depression pull up a chair. Psalms is a book that gives us permission to feel but also to hear God’s voice. Make sure to follow Sarah and Jen on social media and check out their writing from the links below. Sarah Frazer is the author of I Didn’t Sign Up for…
As the calendar turns toward November, my heart starts to notice all the little reminders to “be thankful.” It’s on coffee mugs, throw pillows, and social media posts. Gratitude is everywhere. Yet sometimes, if we’re honest, our hearts feel anything but thankful. Especially when life feels heavy. Although we might doubt, God’s word is true! It’s easy to connect gratitude with material blessings: our homes, our families, our jobs, our health. While those are gifts from God, they aren’t the…
As a young girl I was asked to do a lot. I was the oldest. My brother was only two years younger than me, but then my sisters were 7 and 9 years younger than me. By the time I was 12-13 my mom had gone back to work part time and my dad had started a new job that was incredibly stressful. Over time, I became relied upon by my parents to do it all. I was asked to…