Unbound: Embracing the Full Forgiveness of Christ
June 27, 2022As shared on the OhSoFree.org site on 6/27/22. I have wasted precious time living bound by things God freed me from. Why did I live bound? I believed the invasive lies of the enemy over the steadfast voice of God. Many of these points of shame were experienced as a child before I even knew Christ personally or had the maturity to walk in the wisdom of God. I was a child. Therefore, I thought as a child. That is how God designed humanity to work. We grow through being taught and led. Impressionable children are not responsible for how ungodly…
Of God and Men by A.W. Tozer
Christian Living/Practical Living/Personal Growth – Highly Recommended!
Let the Adventures Begin: Trusting Dad in the Midst of Mom Fears
By: Terri Prahl It’s never a good thing when you receive an emergency phone call from your husband at work. One summer day when my kids were small, I had the opportunity to earn some extra cash with a temporary…
Aftermath by Terri Blackstock
Christian Fiction/Mystery/Thriller with themes of romance, redemption, grief, mental illness, and friendship/betrayal.
3 Ways Reading and Praying Scripture Strengthens our Faith
Sometimes I hear weary people asking other believers how they walk confidently with God and live in peace despite hard circumstances. The question is usually asked expecting a clear set of instructions on how to do life. Much like this…
Living in the Reality of Grief and the Promise of Hope
I 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…
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…