We are probably all aware of the command to worship the Lord “in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24) – but sometimes that is more easily said than done. While worshipping in truth (in the right way) may be a given, worshipping in spirit (with the right attitude) is not always as simple. Despite our … More 6 Ways to Worship in Spirit This Sunday
Another year, another chance to reflect on who we are, what our goals are, and Who we are serving in our actions. Also – an exciting new direction for this blog! This will be the first post co-authored by Chantelle AND Jayla. You can read more about the two of us here. For our first … More Purposefully Present – Our Words for 2019
New Year’s resolutions. Let’s be honest – how many of us stick with those throughout the year? That detailed list of absolutely EVERYTHING we wish to improve about ourselves. More often than not New Year’s resolutions are more of a joke than an inspiration. But should the idea be thrown out altogether? There’s no avoiding … More How to Choose Your Word for the Year
He needs you to care about the ministry as much as he does. … More How Can I Encourage My Husband in His Ministry?
While there are differences of opinion, truth still exists. Absolute. Objective. Unpopular. … More In Defense of Truth in a Post-Truth World
Love, almost without exception, starts with something small and explodes into existence. It starts with a look, a word, a touch – or in my case, an email. And before you know it, your whole world has turned upside down and changed irrevocably because of one beautiful moment and one, now irreplaceable, person. Someone who … More What Love Becomes
Where has all our fear of strangers gotten us? … More Why I Am Teaching My Son to Talk to Strangers
I’m a very emotional woman. I used to think that this was a thing of shame. On many occasions, people have told me that I’m too excitable, too happy, too sad, I shouldn’t cry so much, I should just be happy, I need to calm down, or I just need to quit being so sensitive. I … More The Power of the Highly Sensitive Woman
Church, we need to stop pretending that we’ve never needed God’s forgiveness. … More From Shame to Redemption: Let Authenticity Change Your Story
I held him close in the glider – rocking back and forth, back and forth – as His tiny fingers closed tightly around his little truck with big wheels. His breath, wheezing rhythmically, raspy, ragged, and heavy from the ravages of illness, caused his round belly to rapidly rise and fall against my own even … More He Will Fall
