Isn’t that beautiful? It just makes us think about all the seasons the Lord gives us. That’s one of the many cool things about being in Ohio, we have all the seasons. To think about pulling out the pumpkins and getting the cider on the stove and the trees changing- it’s just a wonderful time to know that God is such an amazing artist, isn’t He?
Comparison is the thief of joy. This is one of the messages God has given me the mandate to tell the body of Christ because social media has changed the landscape of life. It’s amazing how you can be so content with where you are and so happy, but then all of a sudden awareness drives discontentment. Can you imagine …
Take some time to study the Word. What are the promises of God upon my life? What is the inheritance of a believer? When you are rooted in the Word of God, you can’t be easily shaken. I’m reminded by something- when the Lord came out of the wilderness and went to the synagogue, the first Scripture He read was…
Man, I just went through a really weird season, but an awesome season because I never really knew how to give voice to this, but I just hated myself. I never knew that was wrong, either. I knew that Jesus loved me, but I was never good enough for me.
In June, Lauren did a show all about forgiveness. She talked about how hard it can be, how necessary it is to our walk with Jesus, and what forgiveness is and isn’t.
These days we hear about new shortages almost every day, but we have more than enough things to disagree about- and not only with people outside the faith, but with our very own brothers and sisters in Christ.
You know how sometimes you’re feeling the stress of life more than usual, or you’re just in a funk? Everything is annoying you, and you just need a reset? You’ve heard to try deep breathing, take a walk, or talk to someone, but today we have a few unusual stress relief ideas to get you in a calmer state of mind.
Do you find it easy to be grateful, or do you find it easier to complain? Like many things in life, some people are more naturally thankful, and some are more naturally prone to grumbling, but living a life of gratitude is a learned behavior. It’s a lifestyle we can learn, practice, and benefit from all our days.
You might have a vague idea that being an encouraging person is nice or maybe you feel like it’s more for people with especially sunny personalities, but let’s dive a little deeper into what it means and what importance it holds. Let’s start with what the Bible says about encouraging others.
Summer is upon us! As adults, summer sometimes feels like just another season with no change in our routines- none of the excitement and possibility of the summers as a kid. Even though you might still have all of your grown-up responsibilities, why not add some interesting/festive activities into your weeks to make the season a little more fun and enjoyable! If you’d like to have a more kid-centric bucket list, check out Summer Bucket List (with kids).