By Shela Ervin God has designed an incredible opportunity for relational category after category to be built through the relationships we share in our families. The daily push and pull, give and take, asking and receiving, repenting and forgiving… the moments shared present a feast of ways to show we love one another. We know that …
By Courtney Chambers I remember the first time I held each of my kids. Each was a moment of overwhelming joy as I had waited in nine months of anticipation for that specific moment. Holding my children and seeing them for the first time brought an instant emotion of love for them. You hear it often …
By Courtney Chambers In my backyard, two peach trees were planted by the previous owner. When we saw them, we were eager and excited to pick peaches throughout the summer and eat them outside. It sounded like the perfect summer plan—until we received only one peach. One peach for two trees. After digging deeper, we realized that …
By Shela Ervin When Jesus redeemed his people at the cross, he paid full price. And when he bought us with his blood, he bought not a part, but the whole of us. As the beloved hymn says, My sin, oh the bliss of this glorious thoughtMy sin, not in part, but the wholeIs nailed to the …
By Anne Kerhoulas Have you ever heard about something good happening to a friend but rather than being excited and celebrating with her, you found yourself comparing successes or wanting what she has? It seems pretty common, and unfortunately, it was my mindset this week. It is an ugly place to be. Not much love for …
By Valerie Cowan A Quick Summary Count the Fruit, By Jill Jaramillo and Lilla Vincze, is a super cute story of how one little boy learns and applies the fruits of the Spirit in his life with help from his mom and dad. What was your favorite thing about this book? This book was so …
By Courtney Chambers My kids began to sing nursery rhymes as soon as they could talk. In their tiny little voices, I could hear them sing “Mary Had a Little Lamb” or “The Itsy-Bitsy Spider” as they walked around the house. They learned those songs simply because they heard them and because we would sing …
By Shela Ervin Big, mighty, great, all-knowing. We describe God in these ways when teaching our kids about the Lord. But what about his character? Is he good? Is he just? Indeed, he is.Psalm 97:2 says that, Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. This means that …
By Courtney Chambers My kids began to sing nursery rhymes as soon as they could talk. In their tiny little voices, I could hear them sing “Mary Had a Little Lamb” or “The Itsy-Bitsy Spider” as they walked around the house. They learned those songs simply because they heard them and because we would sing …
By Anne Kerhoulas The Christian life is full of tension. But no concept must be held in tension more tightly than grace and works. The conversation I have more often than any other with other believers is, “We need to spend time in God’s Word! But remember that you are saved by grace and having …
5 Reasons We Skip Time In The Word (And 5 Ways Forward) Read More »
Shela Ervin This one seems simple, too obvious, really. You might say that we all know how to acknowledge God in daily living. But I am convinced, with increasing conviction, that acknowledging the Lord is not only the foundation, but also the eventual end of all living. Allow me to explain. If we consider the …
By Lindsey Haley A Quick Summary It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the chaos of parenting and neglect our duties to disciple our children. In Habits of the Household, Earley provides some helpful, practical advice on how to build habits, routines, and rhythms into our daily lives so we can ensure that we are intentionally …
Book Review: Habits of the Household, by Justin Whitmel Earley Read More »
