When life feels uncertain or overwhelming, hope allows us to become anchored and keeps us from drifting. Read on to discover how God steadies us through changing seasons. Anchored, Not Adrift Some seasons make us feel like we’re standing on shifting sand. The plans we thought were solid begin to wobble. The expectations we set […]
Discover how hope in waiting can bring peace during dark seasons, especially when God feels silent and circumstances feel heavy. As we begin this Advent season, keep in mind the 400 years of darkness for the Israelites who had been promised the birth of a Savior and were no longer hearing from the prophets who […]
Discover the joy and power of unity in Christ when believers gather in His name, living out GATHER: Giving Attention To Honor Every Relationship with purpose and praise. There’s something sacred about gathering. This isn’t the type of gather that’s done to impress or to perform. It’s where you invite God into the center of […]
Sometimes, the loudest seat at the table is the one left empty. Holidays have a way of stirring memories. Some are warm. Some are aching. And even surrounded by people, we can still feel alone. If this season is tender for you, you’re not weak. You’re human. The Ache of Absence One Thanksgiving, someone placed […]
Gratitude naturally gives birth to generosity. When we recognize how deeply God has cared for us, it becomes difficult to keep that care to ourselves. That’s when gratitude turns outward, and our blessings become someone else’s answered prayer. A Simple Act, A Lasting Impact Our church once delivered Thanksgiving baskets to families in need. I […]
Every family has at least one person who tests everyone’s patience at gatherings. We seem to walk on eggshells around that person, wondering when the proverbial shoe is going to drop. We cringe when that topic gets brought up, or when someone’s tone shifts from warm to sharp. Holidays have a way of putting every […]
Sometimes, the most powerful ministry doesn’t come from a pulpit or a platform. It comes from a porch, a hospital room, or a kitchen table. It’s the ministry of showing up. We live in a culture that often confuses presence with participation. We think we have to do something grand to make a difference. But […]
There’s something almost sacred about a table. It’s where stories are shared, laughter rings out, prayers are whispered, and tears sometimes fall. Around it, life slows just long enough for hearts to connect. Thanksgiving reminds us to reclaim the table as more than a place to eat—it’s a place to give thanks, to remember the […]
We live in a world that prizes productivity over presence. Our calendars are stuffed fuller than a Thanksgiving turkey, and our conversations often happen while glancing at a screen instead of into someone’s eyes. Yet, one of the greatest gifts we can offer this season isn’t wrapped in shiny paper. It’s wrapped in our devoted […]
There are days when smiling is the last thing we feel like doing. Maybe we’re experiencing heavy sorrow. We could be dealing with deep exhaustion. Maybe circumstances have drained all emotional strength. Those are the moments when the sacrificial smile has the greatest impact. We’re run down, struggling with our circumstances, and could use a […]
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