When You Feel Hemmed In, You’re Not Alone We all walk through seasons we wouldn’t choose. You know the kind—dry, disorienting, disappointing. The job that drains you. The relationship that doesn’t seem to heal. The waiting that stretches far too long. Scripture calls this the wilderness, and one of the first wildernesses God led His […]
by DiAnn Mills Release The Bible shows many meanings for release according to its usage, from the Hebrew in the Old Testament to the Greek in the New Testament. Throughout, the overall definition refers to a physical, spiritual, or emotional release. God wants us restored to a whole relationship with Him, freed from the bondage of sin. […]
You Are Already Invited We live in a world that rewards performance. The more productive you are, the more value you seem to have. The busier you are, the more important you feel. Slowing down feels countercultural—almost rebellious. But here’s the truth: God has already given you permission to rest. You don’t have to wait […]
Sleepless and Stuck in a Mental Spiral There’s a unique kind of exhaustion that comes not from activity, but from anxiety. It happens late at night, when your body is tired, but your mind won’t shut off. You lay in bed replaying conversations, double-checking tomorrow’s to-do list, and wondering how it will all get done. […]
The Gift of a Sacred Pause Back-to-school season brings with it a sense of urgency. Stores line the aisles with notebooks, backpacks, and lunch boxes. Parents dust off routines. Teachers shift into planning mode. Everyone starts moving faster. But before the first bell rings, there’s an invitation. A sacred pause. A chance to take a […]
The back-to-school rush always hits like a wave out of nowhere. When I homeschooled I was overwhelmed with all I had to do to get ready. When my kids went to a school building, I was shocked by the number of forms to fill out, supplies to buy, and activities. It is a month that […]
Spiritual Rest Isn’t Laziness—It’s Obedience August often feels like a tug-of-war between summer’s end and the next season’s demands. Back-to-school checklists grow longer. Church calendars begin to fill. Work ramps up again after the summer breaks. And in the middle of it all, our souls get buried under the weight of doing. That’s why we […]
From Lies to Liberation Have you ever noticed how much of every battle you face happens in your thoughts? Before we act, speak, or decide—our thoughts lead the way. And yet, so many of us live bound by fear, insecurity, bitterness, or anxiety simply because we haven’t learned to fight back mentally. But, there is […]
From Me-Focused to Mission-Minded When we think of freedom, we often picture personal release. Freedom from sin, guilt, shame, or even pressure from others. But Biblical liberty doesn’t stop there. It moves from freedom to self toward freedom to love others. The truth is, freedom to serve others is one of the clearest signs that […]
By DiAnn Mills Psalm 91:4 (ESV)He will cover you with his pinions,and under his wings you will find refuge;his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. I can’t think of a better place to be than standing in the freedom beneath God’s wings. There we are loved, healed, protected, and eternally treasured. I imagine an eagle […]
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