By Kelly Monroe Are you like me and struggle to exercise and eat healthy? I must admit I am “on again off again” with exercise, and oftentimes it’s hard to eat my vegetables and whole foods. But, recently I had some blood work done and while it wasn’t bad, it could use some improvement. It…
by Leah Stirewalt We are well into 2026 now. Most of us have possibly abandoned some of the goals weset for 2026 already. It’s okay! Perhaps they weren’t goals we should have been trying to achieve to begin with. There is one thing, however, I do with sincere intention each year and have for a…
by Kelly Monroe When 2026 began, it brought the excitement of many new beginnings and the promise of change. This year however, has already started out with much confusion and chaos in our nation and in our world. And it can be so disheartening. But, God said in John 16:33, “In this world you will…
My co-teacher sat stunned at the results. I didn’t. I knew, even in the church, that this was a serious issue. It was a simple exercise for our Bible Study ladies- “If your husband has at anytime in your marriage struggled with p()rn, write YES on the tiny paper. If not, write NO. Fold your…
by Margo Henderson I was taught to always look for Jesus in the here and now. The Bible says He speaks in all theearth, not only in His creation but in little things if you are looking for Him. When my husband and I are in the truck driving for several hours on a road…
By Lorie Newman One of the last things Jesus did before He went to the Cross was to serve. He knew He was about to suffer a brutal death for our sins and yet, He CHOSE to serve His disciples. He got down on his hands and knees and washed their feet. I’ve often been…
by Lorie Newman In the Old Testament (Leviticus), when God’s people brought a sacrificial lamb for the purification of their sins, the priest inspected THE LAMB. NOT the person. THE LAMB. So stop hiding in your shame, your guilt, and your sin that keeps burying you in unworthiness. Come BOLDLY to the Throne of God…
By Lorie Newman Seven years ago my teenage son passed away. It was tragic and the darkest day of my life. But in the midst of horrible pain, we had a small glimmer of sun by donating his organs. Our terrible loss was another person’s wonderful gain. I wrote the following words just a few…
By Margo Henderson Every year I focus on what I want to accomplish in the new year. I try not to make these ideas (resolutions) very hard. I’m not very good about keeping them because I forget after February! However, I think it is good for me to set a goal and work toward it….
By Kelly Monroe It’s been a very exciting year for me! I gained a new title, “Lovey,” aka, Grandmother. I can’t begin to explain the sacredness and beauty and awe of watching my daughter give birth to my grandson! I remember seeing that first ultrasound picture. These 3D and 4D pictures are amazing these days!…
