Tag Archives: Faith

When It Rains, It Pours
There's a phrase we've all heard: when it rains, it pours. Usually we say it when everything feels like it's going wrong at once. A flat tire, a sick child, a missed deadline - and then something else...
Joanna Gott Feb 27, 2026

The Beauty of the Mundane and Ordinary
Recently, a Mom in our community asked me about our bedtime routine. I had shared briefly about it at another forum, and she wanted to know more. She was being led by the Holy Spirit to read the Bible...
Rachel Matembe Feb 20, 2026

Spring of Deception
I thought I was the only one who thinks that February is the first month of Spring. It turns out that I am not alone! In fact, I've seen so many names this year for what I feel in February: False Spri...
Ann Kirsten Feb 19, 2026

Making Friends Later in Life (When It Used to Be So Easy)
No one really tells you that making friends in your late 30's and early 40's can feel... complicated. In your twenties, friendship happens almost by accident. You live near each other. You work side b...
Joanna Gott Feb 17, 2026 knape

Speaking Life-Giving Words
"The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life." Proverbs 10:11 During the Church service on Sunday, at the time when the Pastor encourages the congregation to walk around and greet a few people we...
Rachel Matembe Feb 13, 2026

Chocolate Cherry Bars Filled with Love
Proverbs 15:17 says: "Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred." During this season of love it makes me smile to know that not only is love vital, but also that ...
Ann Kirsten Feb 10, 2026

A Journey of Psalm 3:16
For the past three years, one verse has been quietly following me. Psalm 3:16. I know-before anyone rushes to tell me-I realize this is not an actual Bible verse. There is no Psalm 3:16. Psalm 3 only ...
Joanna Gott Jan 30, 2026

Writing a God‑Centered Vision for Your Life This Year
Have you thought about your vision for the new year? What is your vision for your family, marriage, spouse, children, health, work, business, church, ministry and relationships? It is not too late if ...
Rachel Matembe Jan 29, 2026

Make Time to Rest
We are a couple of weeks into 2026 and 2025 is feeling more and more like a thing of the past. You have probably even stopped writing 2025 instead of 2026 whenever you write the date. As you prayerful...
Rachel Matembe Jan 23, 2026 pixdeluxe

Brightening a Winter Day: Scripture, Snowball Cookies, and Simple Joys
Winters in the Pacific Northwest are a bit different from other places. In some places, winter weather is hardly noticeable from any other time of year. In other areas winters bring lots of snow. In o...
Ann Kirsten Jan 13, 2026




