Is Your Brain Buzzing? - Candace Wessberg

Guess what happened all week? Tons of flies rested on our screen door just waiting for it to open and shut. Unless we made an exit at lightning speed, the flies just zoomed in. One evening at bedtime, an incredible number of buzzing, black flies had accumulated inside the RV! They were on the ceiling, the furniture, and everywhere! I was not going to sleep with them inside, so we got out the vacuum cleaner! Using the hose, we turned the situation into a game and began counting. We sucked up almost 100 flies!!!

Balancing Your Crazy Life - D Ann Webb

THE MAIN INGREDIENT - Colossians 1:16–17, For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

The Secret Places, of our Life: Psalm 91 KJV - Angie Weaver

I am speaking of that “secret place” in our heart that we don’t even want to go to. In the song ‘The Secret Place’ we sing about that place we don’t want anyone to know about. We forget God knows us even better than we know ourselves.

Count the Cost - Charity Waycaster

Jael had protected her home. She was a Godly homemaker and unique warrior of sorts. She is an old testament picture of the Titus 2:3-5 woman. She had many wonderful qualities. She was a keeper at home. She was in her place where she could protect her most precious possession, her family. She was given to hospitality and Sisera knew she would open her home to him so he didn’t hesitate to hide safely in her tent.

Let's Spring Clean - Stephanie Way

Just as we need to clean our homes, we need to keep our “temples” clean! The Bible says, “What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?” 1 Corinthians 6:19.

HOME - Deena Talbert

Belonging- I Corinthians 6:20 “For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.” John 10:29 “My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.” Salvation guarantees us a permanent place in the family of God.

Christian Life, Encouragement, Faith, God's Will, Trusting GodAmy SappMay 6, 2024heaven, home, belonging, forever, live, life, heart, love, salvation, saved

Grow in Love - Vicky Mutchler

Actively seek God by praying together and for each other daily. Dedicate a specific time to pray together, away from the kids and the distractions of daily living.

Christian Life, Faith, Friendship, Life Changes, Loneliness, marriage, TrialsAmy SappApril 29, 2024Love, Grow, Grew, Spring, Seasons

The Snake and The Saw - Roxanne Waterhouse

Ladies, we’ve all been there: someone has betrayed your trust or spoken words that cut to the heart. Perhaps it was a friend or family member. It may be a church member with whom you serve. Something went wrong somewhere. It could have begun with a misunderstanding or lack of communication. It could have been rooted in jealousy or contempt.

Christian Life, Christian Service, Encouragement, God's Will, Trials, Trusting GodAmy SappApril 22, 2024Hurt, Saw, Cycle, Spirit, Snake

LOOK UP! - Jennie Walter

Eeyore spends his life looking down and feels like the world is a dismal place. In contrast, Tigger bounces through life seeing all the good and joy around. Eeyore depicts the spirit of one who lives hopeless and Tigger depicts one who is hopeful. As a Christian I have eternal hope because of Christ! By focusing on my Heavenly Father I find the hope I so desperately need to face the storms in my life.

Busy as a Bee - Natasha Wainscott

Bees have a (mostly) good reputation—they work really hard, ensure our veggies and flowers reproduce, and honey bees provide tasty honey. Women are also known for (mostly) being hard workers, ensuring future generations, and we can provide a certain level of sweetness to our homes. However, just like a bee can sting and cause pain, so can we ladies if we do things we shouldn’t.

Your Pastor's Wife is Human - Amy Sapp

Treat her like you would treat any other church members. Don't lay expectations on her to lead a group or be super involved in certain areas that you may think is "typical". Please do NOT compare her to your previous Pastor's Wife. She, just like YOU, is a work in progress. She, just like you, is uniquely created by God to serve in ways she has been gifted, and according to her season of life. Give her space to figure this out. Once she figures it out, and she will, cheer her on like crazy, and encourage her, like you would want to be encouraged! Absolutely no extra pressure.

Change! - Katrina Nickell

But take heart! God has not forsaken you! He is there with you, and guess what! He is the only thing that never changes! Malachi 3:6 encourages us "For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed."

What is True Friendship? - Linda Vaprezsan

Sometimes a kind word or deed from a friend helps us to keep going when we want to quit. It is such a blessing to have someone come to me and say they are praying for me or to find a note slipped under my door telling me they care.

Christian Life, Encouragement, Friendship, Love of GodAmy SappMarch 4, 2024Friend, Friends, Friendship, Meeting, Deed, Love

Let God Rule Your Garden - Kristie Valentin

Does your garden need some weeding? We have this promise in I John 1:9, “But if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sin, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Through the power of our Comforter, the Holy Spirit, we can have the victory that God wants us to have. And then we will honor our Saviour with fruit that reflects His character!

Anxiety, Christian Life, Faith, God's Will, Life Changes, Loneliness, Trials, Trusting GodAmy SappFebruary 26, 2024Weed, Garden, Sin, Rule, God, Holy Spirit, Christian

Treasures in Trials - Amy Sapp

“In circumstances as dark as these... It becomes us as men and Christians to reflect that while every prudent measure should be taken to wart off impending judgements.”

Is Your Life on Cruise Control? - Rachel Strosnider

I began to realize that in life it can become easy to turn on “cruise control” and go through life doing our routines without thought of purpose. Dishes need washed, papers stack up, laundry piles need sorted, groceries need bought, family needs cared for, Sunday School lessons need studied, etc…

Praise Him Anyway! - Maria Thompson

We give and take when it is convenient for us as well as beneficial. We forget about expecting nothing in return. We forget about simply doing. Giving and receiving must be for me and only me.

Grow in Christ - BeckySue Troutman

In order for us to grow in Christ; we need to

G- Get

R- Rid

O- Of Old

W-Ways and put into practice new ways!

What is your Why? - Kristen Thompson

There is usually more than one reason for why we do things. These reasons can be like building blocks upon each other, but we must not misplace our motive in the wrong building block as the foundation of our decisions. Ultimately, the Bible says our purpose is to bring glory to God, and making decisions in accordance with His Word is how this is accomplished.

Children, Christian Life, Christian Service, Faith, God's Will, Trusting God, TrialsAmy SappJanuary 8, 2024What, Why, Reason, Doubt, Example, Do, Go, Say, Serve

Do You Have a Song? - Stephanie Tucker

My dad is a whistler. There isn’t a day that goes by that you will hear a tune or two while he works. He always seems to have a song in his heart. When my husband and I first started in the ministry, the pastor that we worked under was always humming a song. We often joked, because, even while eating at the table, if he was enjoying his meal, he hummed while he ate! 🥰😂 Again, he always had a song in his heart. I have a best friend that constantly wakes up with a song in her heart. Even before she asks the Lord for it, He has already given it to her! 🤪 She has a song in her heart!!!

Children, Christian Life, Encouragement, Faith, Love of God, Peace of God, Trusting GodAmy SappJanuary 1, 2024Whistle, Music, Song, Singing, Tune, Love, Heart