by admin | Dec 21, 2020 | 2020, Advent 2020, Hope
“I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And mild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, goodwill to men!” I absolutely love Christmas songs. I fight the urge not to play them until at least November 1st, and even then, I receive...
by Lauren McDonald | Nov 30, 2020 | 2020, Advent 2020, Hope
“But I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.” – Micah 7:7 Yesterday started the Advent season. A season of waiting as we look forward to celebrating Jesus being born for us. The hope that we have in that baby boy...
by admin | Nov 3, 2020 | 2020, Anxiety, Devotional thought, Hope, Prayer, Stress, Trust
I’m writing these words the day before our nation’s presidential election. I will respond to the results of this election in much the same way I responded to the Covid pandemic and the liberating way we can respond (and are commanded to respond) to all difficulties as...
by Jillian Combs | Oct 27, 2020 | 2020, Anxiety, Encouragement, fear, Hope, Spiritual Walk With Jesus, Stress, Trust
Lately there feels like a lot of uneasiness and angst with the ever-changing realities of COVID-19 and the election just a few days away. If I sit in my swirling thoughts for too long I can go down some random, crazy and worry-filled rabbit trails of what-if’s. ...
by Jen Elgersma | Oct 27, 2020 | 2020, Anger, Encouragement, Family, Grief, Healing, Hope, Trials
This week is a difficult one. Seven years ago this Saturday, our daughter, Autumn, went to be with the Lord. Emotions are right at the surface and tears come easy. Focusing is a challenge. Even though we know our daughter is with the Lord, we still grieve her presence...
by Kimber Krosschell | Sep 10, 2020 | 2020, Anxiety, Hope, Spiritual Walk With Jesus, Trials
Wonderment and anticipation, two words that describe my emotions after my daughter was diagnosed with Covid-19 just three days into her new college career. My mind was flooded with questions like, “How bad would she get?”, “Who else would get it?”, “When or even is it...
