Tag Archives: Faith

Why Jesus is the Reason for the Season
May the joy of the Lord Jesus fill your heart, your family, your home and community as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Joy to the world! The Savior is here! Hallelujah! Is...
Rachel Matembe Dec 22, 2024

The Most Popular Scripture of 2024 Won't Surprise You...But The Context Will
YouVersion recently announced the most looked-up Bible verse of 2024 on their app, and I had to chuckle at it. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with th...
Jenn Schultz Dec 21, 2024

Talking With Kids About Tragedy & Traumatic Events
Recent events have me looking at my children wondering how to talk to them about tragedy and the difficulties of this world. I'm grateful for resources that can help us as we try to grapple with hard ...
Rebecca Joy Dec 16, 2024 Getty | fizkes

Staying Soft in Survival Mode
I was not familiar with the term "bomb cyclone" before this year. I'm still not quite sure of all the atmospheric things that came together to make it happen, but I sure know what one looks like, as o...
Jenn Schultz Dec 06, 2024

Misfit Cookies
You probably know by now that I am a completely right-brained person. My life is full of chaos, clutter, and creativity. Anything that has to be done in a linear, clean way is beyond me. So, when I go...
Ann Kirsten Dec 05, 2024

Thank You Father, Even For The No's
Father, I thank you. I thank you for all the times I prayed so hard for something that I just knew I needed, only for you to say no. It was only in hindsight that I saw how wrong I had been, how catas...
Ann Kirsten Nov 26, 2024

Thankful For Everyday Ordinary Things
It is easy to take ordinary everyday things for granted. You actually have to purpose to be grateful for them as most of the time, you will go about your day without even noticing that what you call o...
Rachel Matembe Nov 21, 2024 Getty | David-Prado

Our Loving Savior Sits With Us In Our Sorrows
As I bawled and ugly cried last week over a situation that had me feeling overwhelmed and helpless, I remembered that the Bible mentions that Jesus wept as well. It dawned on me that Jesus weeps with ...
Rachel Matembe Nov 15, 2024

Trigger Warning: It's Not Too Early For Christmas Displays!
I LOVE seeing all the Holiday merchandise set up in October and here's why: I'm not tired and stressed by the season yet. I can just focus on the beauty of the Christmas merchandise. I was recently in...
Ann Kirsten Oct 26, 2024

The God of Tying Loose Ends
Let's imagine we're chatting at your favorite coffee shop. (Because 'tis the gray season here in the Pacific Northwest.) We wrap our hands around paper cups, breathe in the scented steam, and enjoy th...
Jenn Schultz Oct 17, 2024 Getty | baza178




