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Do Justly Chalkboard Printable

Have you ever been in a situations where you didn’t know what you were supposed to do or which side to agree with? I have and this verse has been particularly helpful. When you don’t know what to do, which position to take, which voice 

Dominating Obsessions

“There are three things about us that significantly shape the course of our lives: what we think, what we feel, and what we want. They way in which we handle our thoughts, our feelings, and our desires determines not only our path but whether the 

Two Favorite DIY Holiday Cheese Spreads

I had a group of friends over this week for fellowship and food and one thing they all had in common was their love for these cheese spreads: Garlic and Herb, and Blue Cheese, Walnut, and Cranberry Spread. I love this recipe because it’s inexpensive 

{Guest Post} Tricia Koechig on Overcoming a busy life: Saying no to the excess and yes to the eternal.

I’ve got a soft spot in my heart for young girls. Maybe it comes from working in teen ministries all these years, or from having four daughters of my own, but it’s a tough world out there, especially for girls, and I really have a 

Easy, Crocheted Cowl Pattern

I’ve been crocheting up a storm this week, and after making several infinity cowls and playing with patterns,  I’ve determined that this one is my favorite! Thank you, Liz!   You need to know that my crocheting expertise is next to nil. I literally have to 

7 Ways to Encourage Online

7 Ways to Encourage Online

We live in amazing times, and I’m thankful that there are ways to use all of this electronic goodness for good! Today, I’m sharing seven ways to encourage your friends online. Words, whether delivered face to face, via text, through messaging, are powerful. Use them 

Questions for Reflection from Psalm 63

Who or what do you live for? What do you need to be happy in this life? What, if taken away, would cause absolute devastation and loss? I found it helpful this morning to contrast the heart desires of David in Psalm 63 with my 

What My Mother’s Decorating Taught Me About God

Our house was always the coziest house I knew. My mother loved to decorate and it was evident when you walked in the door. At Christmas time, the rustic stone fireplace that my dad built was piled high with luscious greenery, berries, lights, candles, seasonal 

{Guest Post} When Bad Things Happen To Good People

Today I’m guest posting over here, talking about when bad things happen to good people. When my youngest sister, Hannah, found out that her first child would be born with multiple complications and would not live, it was the beginning of one of the hardest ten year 

{Guest Post} Lessons for the Living at the Bedside of the Dying

    I’m excited to share with you a guest post from my friend Sarah Hudson. We had the joy of spending several days together this summer as she and her family were on deputation.  Over years of corresponding, we’ve become iron-sharpening-iron friends, and I’m so thankful for her tender mom-in-ministry