“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
“… 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
Write down for the coming generations what the Lord has done so that people not yet born will praise him. Psalm 102:18 I have a small, bright yellow notebook that I keep on my bedside table. I have had it for decades. It has a delicate shantung silk cover. Little pieces of flowers and herbs … Continue reading Write, by Melissa Carey