“Whenever you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites, because they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by people. Truly I tell you, they have their reward. But when you pray, go into your private room, shut your door, and pray to your Father who … Continue reading Pray, by Kristi Ann Hunter
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,” James 1:2 ESV For many people, starting off a new year with a fresh list of goals and aspirations has become the standard for celebrating this turn of the calendar page. But for others, the page comes and goes in a blur of burdens … Continue reading Count, by Lori Altebaumer
‘In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.‘ Genesis 1:1 NIV Are you someone who parties out New Years Eve or are you in sweats by 8pm and tucked up by 10pm? During different seasons my family and I have done both, although our youngest is always adamant she wants to see the new year in. … Continue reading Beginning, by Debb Hackett
“To God in heaven, the highest glory—and to those on earth, peace . . .” —Luke 2:14, Becky’s No-nonsense Paraphrase Christmas Grief Interrupts Peace Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the writer famous for poems like “Paul Revere’s Ride” and my childhood favorite, “The Village Blacksmith,” experienced deep despair. He’d buried a child. His wife’s dress caught fire in … Continue reading Peace, by Becky Antkowiak
Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. Matthew 7:1-5 NKJV An unwelcome return Did you ever wonder why there was “no room at the inn” for Mary? Think about it… When Caesar … Continue reading Judge, by Melissa Carey