As I was reading my daughter her Bible before bed the other night, I couldn't help but be thankful for how Children's Bibles illustrate biblical truths in a way that is easy to understand. I realized that sometimes I even need the cookies put on the bottom shelf so these parables of Jesus can go from my head to my heart. We were reading through the story of the Good Samaritan found in Luke chapter 10, and there were great lessons for her to learn, and reminders that I needed

I’m learning that it’s possible to disagree without sowing discord, even though the internet would have me believe otherwise.

For some, leaving Christmas decorations up into January (or after!) is a way to hold on to the joyous scenes of the season. For me, I prefer to spend the week between Christmas and New Year's slowly but surely taking down the last trace of tinsel. My household celebrates and decorates Christmas big—down to each room getting a makeover, from our vintage Christmas cottage comforter to the ice-skating Mickey & Minnie shower curtain in our daughter's bathroom. Simplifying and cle

Joy isn’t found in the absence of suffering, but in remembering who Jesus is and what He has done for us.

We often say “Jesus loves you,” but Scripture tells us something even more intimate: Jesus prayed for you. John 17 reveals a deeply personal love—one that reaches across generations, into your present circumstance. Come hear His prayer for you.

Even at night when my thoughts trouble me, I will bless the Lord… but learning to release control was not as easy as I wanted it to be.

Our life is but a vapor, but it will have true meaning when we look to Jesus for everything.

Tired of carrying it all on your own? God is near, ready to help shoulder the weight and bring peace where you need it most.

As worship continued and the next song began, I was reminded how Jesus provides true freedom to those who follow Him...

Spring is a wonderful season to venture into—but it’s also a lot of hard work.

Imagine yourself being held by the God of the universe who created every star with his breath, every thing in sight with his Word, and He still sees YOU and calls you by name