“There was silence in heaven for about half an hour” (Revelation 8:1 ESV). Have you ever stopped to consider this verse? Take a moment. Sit in silence. What do you hear? No Such Thing as Silence The refrigerator hums, the lightbulb buzzes, the dog snores, the fan whirrs. Outside the house may be even louder. … Continue reading Silence, by Becky Antkowiak
A friend loves at all times. Proverbs 17:17 Friends on TV seem to spend every day together. They make eggs together, go shopping, even vacation together. They are involved in every aspect of each others’ lives. It looks so beautiful, sharing all the moments with your bestie. My friendships don’t look like that. My friends … Continue reading Friend, by Melissa Heiland
“Salt is good for seasoning. But if it loses its flavor, how do you make it salty again? You must have the qualities of salt among yourselves and live in peace with each other.” Mark 9:50 (NLT) As the homesteading wife of a hunter, brining is a familiar practice in our home. While arranging turkey … Continue reading Brine, by Cassandra Armstrong
“… Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Colossians 2:2-3 (NKJV) Have you ever been on a scavenger hunt? They used to be popular at birthday parties where children would divide into teams. Each team received a list of 20 or more things to find, such as a red button, green … Continue reading Treasures, by Donna Nabors
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV) There’s a simple word that carries profound weight in my faith journey: enough. In a world that constantly whispers … Continue reading Enough, by Elisha Lee