Words that Hurt or Heal

“Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.” That’s Psalm 141:3, and I’ve been praying it a lot lately, as I’ve been struggling with letting my emotions control my tongue rather than the Spirit of God. Do you ever struggle with saying something you shouldn’t to someone out […]

God’s Will

“I just wish God would tell me what He wants me to do!” We hear people say this all the time; we’ve said it ourselves! Those of us who are church-going, God-seeking Christians desire to do God’s will, but sometimes it seems so evasive. Why is that? “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, […]

Take Heart

Over the past few weeks, we’ve heard stories from women and their “press on” experiences. We’ve heard their struggles and read about the ways God has proven Himself to be faithful. They have shared about prayer and its power in their lives. Scripture and community have also been pathways of strength and hope during these […]

Grain of Sand

Is there anything quite as peaceful as standing at the ocean, watching the waves tumble upon the shore as the wind brushes and tugs at your hair? You know that feeling. The sand crinkling beneath your toes, the salt sticking to your skin, the sun warming you from the inside out. There in that place, […]