The Unbelief of Shame: Find Your Hope in God’s Promises
Tears roll down my cheeks yet again as I cry out to God. I have mourned my sin, turned to Christ for forgiveness, but the shame remains. Days turn to…
One aspect of looking to Jesus is growing in faith, daily seeking to know Him and make Him known. May these posts fill you “with the knowledge of his will” so you may “walk in a manner worthy of the Lord.”
“And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy; giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.” – Colossians 1:9-12 ESV
Knowing Christ: Take Time to Consider the Attributes of God
“Only to sit and think of God, Oh what a joy it is! To think the thought, to breathe the Name Earth has no higher bliss.” Frederick W. Faber I’ve…
The Faithfulness of Spring: Joy and Obedience from Faith In God’s Promises
I thought to myself, “Oh! It’s spring!” The fuschias, yellows, and rich greens surrounding my car on the backroads near our house caught me off guard. Why? Although it frequently…
Why Moms Should Celebrate Easter Every Day of the Year
We attempt to practice some version of attachment-based or trust-based parenting (like what is presented in The Connected Child). There are days that I feel like a parenting rock star.…
Look to Jesus: How Christian Moms Can Keep Their Eyes on Christ
Hebrews 12:2, used to be the tagline for this blog, and is one of the sources for the Christianese phrase, "just look to Jesus!" It was my hope to encourage…
Three Tips for a Successful Digital Detox Challenge
On January 1st, I started a Digital Detox Challenge. If you have not heard about it, click here to check out the challenge page. Over the last four weeks, I…
3 Steps to Developing a Quiet Time Habit: The Heart of Private Worship
If you search for a daily Bible reading program, you will most likely come across the Christianese term "quiet time." I couldn’t find where the phrase originated, but, according…
New Year’s Resolutions: Seeking the Glory of God in the Spiritual Disciplines
Happy New Year! Did you set New Year's Resolutions for yourself? Lose weight, read more, organize your home? I enjoy thinking about goals and dreams. I dream of a clean,…
O Come All Ye Faithful: Preparing To Behold Jesus This Christmas
O Come, All Ye Faithful 1841 - w. translation Federick Oakeley, m. 1751, John Francis Wade O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye…
Last-Minute DIY Gift Ideas That Point to the Gospel
As we are in the midst of the Christmas season, many of us are preoccupied with buying gifts. This can become overwhelming, and I have frequently asked myself if gift-giving…