How Psalm 1 Still Shapes Me, Decades Later ~~ On Father’s Day, the sermon on Psalm 1 wasn’t just biblical—it was personal. You see, when I was in seventh grade, my dad helped me memorize that chapter. One verse at a time, one school drop-off at a time. It felt like it took the wholeContinue reading “Anchored in the Word: A Father’s Legacy and the Path to True Happiness”
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Opportunities in Disguise: Embracing God’s Perspective on Life’s Challenges
Life’s challenges are often opportunities in disguise. Learn how to view problems through a God-focused lens, finding hidden blessings and spiritual growth in the process.
The Last Pop (two versions)
Version 1: Inanimate Object POV – Word Count 658 I’ve been in the dark for so long I’ve forgotten what light feels like. The attic is a tomb, silent except for the scratching and scurrying of tiny, clawed feet and the creaking of wood under heavy shoes as the seasons come and go. The heatContinue reading “The Last Pop (two versions)”
A New Year is Near
As the clock ticks toward a new year, it can feel like the weight of the past year lingers, especially if your plans and hopes have crumbled in ways you never imagined. For those facing the heartache of divorce, or watching a loved one go through it, the start of a new year may feelContinue reading “A New Year is Near”
The Shadowed Dreams: Native Americans in Missouri and the 1870s Prejudices
Friendship Transcends Prejudice and Discrimination In the heart of the 1870s, the rolling hills of Missouri bore witness to a friendship that defied the societal norms of the time. Gabe, a Native American of the Arapaho Indian Tribe, and Thomas, his white best friend, shared a bond that transcended the prejudices surrounding them. However, theContinue reading “The Shadowed Dreams: Native Americans in Missouri and the 1870s Prejudices”
Marbeth Skwarczynski Speaks Up On Behalf of the Silenced
Marbeth’s past is not like my Pollyanna experience in the church, but it is real—and it needs to be discussed. Marbeth speaks truth gracefully in her God-honoring stories.
An Unexpected Rest: If I desire to live a life of wellness, I must be willing to do whatever is needed to get and stay well.
I’ve been burning the candle at both ends since early 2023. The most significant stressor is we moved from our home of twenty-two years and downsized considerably. All kinds of stress come with moving beyond the physical exertion it takes. At the end of July, my body decided it had endured enough and madeContinue reading “An Unexpected Rest: If I desire to live a life of wellness, I must be willing to do whatever is needed to get and stay well.”
Following God’s direction when life changes yours: What now? What is God’s best for me? How do I hear His voice?
Some say it takes me extra moments of application to understand new concepts. I confess I’m painfully slow at learning something new. My preference in most things is to wade into the pool of information rather than jumping straight into the new venture or concept. I test the waters, watch how others do it, andContinue reading “Following God’s direction when life changes yours: What now? What is God’s best for me? How do I hear His voice?”
Investing in Your Adult Children’s Lives: A Christian Perspective for Older Women
My dear friend Jamie Bailey is a Professional Christian Counselor and Marriage Coach. Along with her husband, Chris, they run Expedition Marriage, a marriage ministry helping couples thrive in Jesus. Today Jamie explores the importance of investing in our adult children’s lives from a Christian perspective, embracing the power of love, prayer, and intentional actionsContinue reading “Investing in Your Adult Children’s Lives: A Christian Perspective for Older Women”