We find examples of worshipping the Lord in song and praise all throughout scripture. Psalm 71:23 tells us, “My lips will shout for joy, when I sing praises to you; my soul also, which you have redeemed.” And later on, in Psalm 150:6, we read, “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the … Continue reading The Newest Elevation Worship Song Has Me in Tears! →
Home is so much more than where we lay our heads at night. There are complicated family relationships, frustrations, joys, sorrows, and an environment cultivated by the words we speak and the love we give. Let’s take a look at some powerful verses to pray over your home and family and spend some time talking … Continue reading Powerful Verses to Pray Over Your Home →
A 65-year-old man in the Philippines had his sight restored after a quick 7-minute surgery. He suffered from cataracts for over 20 years, 19 of which he spent blind. The man’s wife told Newsflare that her husband first lost his vision in his right eye, then slowly lost the vision in his left eye, too. … Continue reading Blind Man Praises God After His Sight Is Restored →
Whether it’s been a difficult season or a season of growth and joy, we could all use some encouragement in our walk with the Lord. It’s amazing what little pieces of advice and inspiration we can gather from simple words and phrases. At the same time, words can hurt and tear down. I’m reminded of … Continue reading Need Some Encouragement Today? We’ve Got You Covered →
You’re probably familiar with the seemingly never-ending cycle of feeling guilty for not reading your Bible, so you avoid it as if you’re avoiding the wrath of God, which in turn makes you feel even guiltier, and so on and so forth. Some of you may even feel like it’s been so long you wouldn’t … Continue reading 5 Ways To Get More Out Of Studying Your Bible →
Stocking stuffers. Pajamas all day. Candy canes. Breakfast casseroles. Squealing children waking groggy parents long before dawn. Coffee–LOTS of coffee. Long-awaited dreams fulfilled. Joyful surprises. Food, food and more food. Christmas movies and snuggles. People, stop reading this post and get to celebrating! But–if by chance you’re up early, or you’re just seeking a moment … Continue reading Christmas: Not the End of the Story →
I love it that the classic tale, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, is still being revamped and retold since it was first published in 1957–sixty-three years ago! Why? Probably because its message still has relevance to us today, especially during a year like this, when a big Grinch named COVID-19 has been stealing so much … Continue reading Advent Day 24: Maybe Christmas Means Something More →
I have some friends who are much better at being good friends than I am. You know the type: They text regularly just to let you know they’re thinking of you; they remember things about what’s going on in your life and ask you how those things are going; they’re the first to call when … Continue reading Advent Day 23: Love Keeps Tapping You on the Shoulder →
I live in the most beautiful state in the union: Washington. I bet you thought I was going to say Hawaii, didn’t you? Or maybe Florida, California, or somewhere else where it’s warm most of the year? Well, all I have to say is that Washington rivals every one of those states in so many … Continue reading Advent Day 22: The Waterfall →
Ok, you can relate to this, all you Amazon shoppers–oh, wait, that’s everyone, isn’t it? Picture this: You order something on Amazon, you’re super stoked to get it, you check the driveway every five seconds for the truck, it seems like it’s taking FOREVER (even though it’s coming next day via Prime), and then the … Continue reading Advent Day 21: Unexpected Love →