I Didn’t Realize It Then

by | Apr 28, 2025 | Anxiety, Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Faith, Find Hope, healing, heartbreak, Hope, life lessons, Managing Emotions, Relationship with God, Relationships, Renewing the Mind, Replacing Lies with Truth, Restoration, Spiritual Growth, strength, True Identity

By Melody Vanosdol God is always faithful. I’m still working on it. I remember well the first time my husband swung at my head.  I only had two grandchildren at that time.  They were 3 and 6, sitting in the back of the car at McDonald’s. My husband and I...

Jars of Clay

by | Feb 10, 2025 | Acceptance, Balance, Christian Living, Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Embrace Freedom, healing, life lessons, Overcomer, peace, Relationship with God, Relationships, Renewing the Mind, Replacing Lies with Truth, Restoration, Spiritual Growth, True Identity

By Alli Bucher When I was in college, I had my heart set on becoming a ceramicist (a professional artist who makes objects with clay). It was the perfect plan, except it was my plan not God’s plan. While I didn’t become a ceramicist, I did learn a lot...

You’re Almost There

by | Nov 11, 2024 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Embrace Freedom, healing, life lessons, Motivation, Renewing the Mind, Replacing Lies with Truth, Seeking Direction, Spiritual Growth, strength

By RaeLynn DeAngelis The sand on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is dense and compact, perfect for riding bikes along the ocean’s shoreline. Our family decided to take a long bike ride to the town square where there were shops, restaurants, and even a family...

It’s Out of Control

by | Oct 21, 2024 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Eating Disorders, Embrace Freedom, Find Hope, Forgiveness, Grace, healing, life lessons, Motivation, peace, Relationship with God, Renewing the Mind, Replacing Lies with Truth, Restoration, Spiritual Growth

By Rhonda Stinson There is a 10-foot hedge in our front yard that grows larger each year. I decided it was time to cutback the out-of-control hedge. Thankfully, the limbs were thick enough for me to lean the extension ladder, climb to the top, and trim the upper...

Come As You Are

by | Jul 22, 2024 | Acceptance, Body Image, Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Eating Disorders, Embrace Freedom, Faith, Grace, healing, Hope, Relationship with God, Renewing the Mind, Replacing Lies with Truth, Restoration, Spiritual Growth, True Identity

By RaeLynn DeAngelis   Gerry and I had been invited to our friend’s birthday celebration. It was on the same day we were to attend a funeral service for a friend. I thought to myself, how ironic. Two celebrations on the same day, one celebrating life...