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Momming is hard... Encouragement for Moms struggling with mental illness

Momming is Hard: Encouragement for the Mom Struggling with Mental Illness

May 16, 2017

Momming is hard. Depression and anxiety make it even harder. I often believe I’m not good enough, that God should never … Read more…

Book Review: We’re Not Okay

June 20, 2017May 9, 2017

We’re Not Okay: Modern-Day Harm Reduction in Christian Parenting What Every Parent Needs to Know in a World full of Drugs, … Read more…

Does mental illness make me unfit to serve in church? No! Each of has a unique place in the Body of Christ.

Health, Wholeness, and Being a Nose Hair in the Body of Christ

May 3, 2017

While I’m a strong advocate for Christians struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental illness to not dismiss medication as an … Read more…

The Listen When He Speaks theme for May is GROWTH. No matter how long we have followed Christ, there is always room for spiritual growth. But does growing in Christlikeness always feel good?

Listen When He Speaks, May 2017: Growth

April 26, 2017

No matter how long we’ve followed Christ, there’s always room to grow in Christlikeness. Which is why our Listen When He Speaks theme … Read more…

God keeps His Promises, but our memories are short. How can we remember God's Promises? By reading His Word.

God’s Word: The Cure for Our Forgetfulness

April 19, 2017April 19, 2017

A God god in a box is too small to overcome the lies of this world. How do we remember God’s … Read more…

We love all sorts of things, from cupcakes to our kids. God's agape love is so much more. What does God's love look like? Let's take a look at it together.

Agape: What Does God’s Love Look Like?

April 17, 2017April 15, 2017

Love… What does it mean? We use the term to describe our feelings for everything from cupcakes and kittens to our … Read more…

The agony Jesus suffered in Gethsemane... Scripture for Holy Week

Scripture Images for Holy Week: Gethsemane

April 14, 2017April 13, 2017

The Garden of Gethsemane Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to His disciples, “Sit here … Read more…

From Suicide Watch to Sushi: An All-New Me in April 2017!

June 26, 2017April 12, 2017

As my 44th birthday approached, I decided I’d do something different this year… Be intentional about having a little fun. With grown-ups. … Read more…

Scripture for Holy Week

Scripture Images for Holy Week: Into Jerusalem

March 25, 2018April 12, 2017

Scripture for Holy Week, from Listen When He Speaks readings Jesus was headed toward Jerusalem. He knew what lay ahead for … Read more…

Which would I miss more? My habit... or time with God? Evaluating my habits in the light of Lent. Spiritual growth through giving up.

How to Grow through Giving Up, Part 6: Changing Perspective

June 26, 2017April 8, 2017

Spiritual Growth through Giving Up I don’t know how it should look in your life, or what God may call you … Read more…

Psalm 71:14

March 31, 2017

But as for me, I will hope continually.... I will praise You yet more and more.... Psalm 71:14

In Christ, we always have hope, even when we can’t feel it. Let’s choose to praise God always. Today’s reading: Psalm 71

It’s our last day reading on the theme of Hope. Tomorrow we delve into the amazing gift of Redemption.

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Out with the old, in with... When we fast for Lent, and give up bad habits, what will fill the space?

How to Grow through Giving Up, Part 5: Out with the Old, In with…

June 26, 2017March 31, 2017

So, you decided to give up something for Lent. Beautiful! What has replaced it? If you found a worthwhile Why, you have … Read more…

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