Finding God’s Presence In Unexpected Trials

Courage, Devotional, Faith, Guest Post, Hope

Finding God’s Presence In Unexpected Trials Today’s guest post about finding God’s presence in unexpected trials was written by my sweet friend Tara.  I remember standing in the hallway of the ER. It was New Year’s Eve, and I was surrounded by people. I wasn’t at the family gathering I had planned on attending. Instead, our family was huddled together trying to gather comfort from each other’s presence. We heard the words there is a shadow on your husband’s brain…

Trusting God’s Character

Devotional, Faith, Guest Post, Kindness of God

Trusting God’s Character Today’s guest post is written by Amy Elaine Martinez. Hey sweet friends, before we begin, I need to let you know this story has some trigger points regarding suicide. If this subject is too much or still too raw for you, please stop here and know I am praying for your heart today.  Ten days after we dropped my son off for college, we were packing his things back into his car. We had bought and remodeled…

Focus on the Small Gifts in the Middle of the Big Storm

Devotional, Faith, Guest Post

Focus on the Small Gifts in the Middle of the Big Storm Today’s guest post is written by Jodi Rosser. I will never forget that day God gifted to me. “Would you like me to warm you up some soup?” I asked Jeannie as she rested in a special hospital bed placed in the middle of her dining room where the table once sat. “Yes,” Jeannie answered faintly. As I propped up my friend with a pillow, I was thankful…

Created for Communion

Devotional, Faith, Friendship, Guest Post

Created for Communion Guest Post by Kristin Taylor  We are broken people, but Jesus’ death and resurrection made a way for us to lay aside our sinful nature and approach God and His kingdom, gradually becoming more like His Son. We are better friends when we rely on the example of Jesus and His people shown to us in scripture and allow the Holy Spirit to do transforming work within us. Jesus presents the ideal for which we strive. Our…