Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24 ESV The Problem In our class at church recently, the teacher brought up idols. Not that I haven’t heard a sermon or … Continue reading Idols, by Tammy Karasek
“Yet he often withdrew to deserted places and prayed.” Luke 5:16 Life is a lot. Even when I only consider the elements that derive from having a family there’s health concerns, financial matters, activity schedules, scholastic endeavors, church activities, spiritual and mental growth pains, and the never-ending regularity of finding something to eat. That doesn’t … Continue reading Withdrew, by Kristi Ann Hunter
“I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud and your sins like mist; return to me, for I have redeemed you.” Isaiah 44:22 We are mid-September and along with turning, falling leaves, it’s the season of returns. Schools and universities are back in full swing. Pumpkin lattes are back on the menu and thankfully, temperatures are returning … Continue reading Return, by Debb Hackett
“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
“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