You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples. Psalm 77:14 Does anyone really believe that? Ok, maybe back in the day, but when was the last time God parted a sea? Or ordered manna to fall from the heavens? Does God still perform miracles? Does anyone even believe in miracles … Continue reading Miracles, by Melissa Carey
“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