Living in the Reality of Grief and the Promise of Hope
May 5, 2022I can lose track of the days easily at times. It seems like I constantly find myself wondering how a new month has already begun. Most days simply run together through the rhythm of monotony and routine. Except days like May 5th. No, certain seasons of grief don’t sneak up on me. Whether I am aware or not, something in me senses the arrival of memories gone by. It’s a visceral knowing that shifts my mood and behaviors. This May 5th marks four years since my mother took her last breath entering the presence of her Savior. I find myself…
Rest and War by Ben Stuart
Christian Living/Discipleship/Spiritual Warfare/Rest
3 Tips for Parenting Your Kids with Grace
As first appeared on The Joyful Life Magazine blog. As I pulled into the garage after running my son and daughter from activity to activity one evening, I was tired. Before I had even put the car in park, they…
Looking on Beauty: Learning to Behold the Good Gifts of God’s Grace
Years ago, when I first decided to create a space to write and process life and faith, I titled my original blog, Looking on Beauty. After all the struggles I had faced, I realized the only thing holding me together…
Just Say Hello by Darla Czeropski
Evangelism/Apologetics/Christian Women/Christian Growth
Praying Through Scripture: A Spiritual Practice
One of the most common struggles I hear from other believers is over their prayer life, and it has been one of my greatest as well. Through the years, God has been growing me in both the joy and discipline…
How to Live Satisfied in the Christian Life
I hold a tension in my feelings for this new spring season. While I love the whole idea of things blooming, allowing more time to enjoy the sunshine, I don’t like the effect the pollen and emerging nature have on…
Consider: Reflecting on the Words of Scripture by Terri Prahl
Prayer/Prayer Guide/Spiritual Practice/Christian Living/Discipleship
Growing Slow by Jennifer Dukes Lee
Christian Living/Rest/Christian Women
Holy Doubt by Erica Barthalow
Christian Living/Doubt/Missions/Wrestling with Faith
Strategic Planning for the Writing Life
When I worked as an administrative assistant, every year I was required to take a strategic driving course. For insurance purposes, they needed to know that I was aware of how to plan for unexpected incidents while driving on company…