“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” ~Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.” ~John 1:1 […]

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” ~Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.” ~John 1:1 […]

The new season is upon us. One of waiting in joyful, hope-filled anticipation for our Savior. Do you feel it inside of you? Are you staying your heart on Christ? It is all too easy for us to mistake busyness at Christmas time with enjoying God. A few years ago I learned about the importance […]

It’s Christmas morning in the early 2000s. Rainbow lights tucked between evergreen branches twinkle above me. Shredded gift wrap litters the floor like candy wrappers. Steven Curtis Chapman sings softly from our CD player. Out of nowhere, it strikes. A painful ping in my chest accompanied by an unwelcome thought. This will be over soon. […]

A Note from Gretchen I’ve walked through the valley of burnout and thought my purpose would never reignite.  I’ve trudged through the darkness of depression and thought my joy would never return.  I’ve wrestled with unrelenting anxiety and thought I would never be able to walk in obedience to God’s calling again. But recently, God […]

A NOTE FROM MAGGIE Many of the gifts of this world are easy to enjoy on first taste. We don’t have to work at delighting in a baby’s giggle or a warm, gooey brownie. Other gifts require work and knowledge to delight in. Not all of us want to make the effort to enjoy the […]

Whenever I’m experiencing discontent in the midst of the incredible bounty that God has blessed me with, it’s a sign that I’m looking for satisfaction in the things of this world.  Identifying the problem is a good place to start, but nothing will change until we begin searching for our satisfaction in the nutrient-rich truth […]

The phone buzzed repeatedly and my heart skipped as I rushed to answer the call. I waited all day for moments like these, where I was simply in the presence of my husband’s voice. I listened attentively, shared highlights, and processed the difficulties my day presented. Sometimes, we simply dwelled in silence, rejoicing in each […]

“You can’t get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” —C.S. Lewis It’s no secret: our team loves to read. We love to read the Bible, the very words of life breathed out by God himself. But we also love to read books by mentors in the faith. […]

The conversation grew louder and louder as family members gathered. With every word stated, every bottle opened, and every argument begun, my heart ached more and more. Christmas was here again, and I knew the days ahead would not all be filled with joy and gladness.  I know that difficult family dynamics may come to […]