Posts Tagged ‘hope’
Pray for Maui: The Banyan Tree A Symbol of Hope Amid Destruction
Amid unimaginable death, devastation, and destruction – Lahaina’s iconic banyan tree still stands. It has become a powerful sign of hope for Maui.
Read MoreEmbrace a Fresh Start: You Are Not Defined by Your Past
Just because you did something wrong in the past doesn’t mean you can’t advocate against it now. It doesn’t make you a hypocrite. YOU GREW. Don’t let people use your past to invalidate your current mindset.
Read MoreThe Hidden Lesson in Jesus and Lazarus’ Story: Doing What We Can Do
So I’m going to keep this short, because short is good. Jesus told short stories, and I love that. Short is powerful. Maybe you know the Lazarus story already? Jesus raises him from the dead in John 11. Think about that: Lazarus has no blood flow. His brain is done. His organs are already disorganized.…
Read MoreThe Healing Power of Love: How a Stranger Redeemed My Dead Plant
Once, a real nice lady gave me a real nice plant for my office…and I done kilt it. It was tall and lush and green and full and beautiful, and I gave it the ol’ Extreme Makeover, Neglect Edition, and turned it into a crusty brown pile of detritus in a pot.
Read MoreWhy We Should Always Choose Grace Over Judgment
I’ve gone on this “judge not” journey many times for multiple reasons and in multiple seasons. And now that I’ve had so much time to learn from experience, I’ve finally developed a little “check” in my spirit right as I’m about to think something judgy.
Read More3 Simple Things To Try When You’re Enduring Tough Times
The past year has been challenging for all of us, in one way or another. Whether it’s COVID-19, inflation, job stress, health issues, or a myriad of other concerns, without the hope of being in relationship to God, we are easily overwhelmed.
Read MoreMore Than a Garbage Man
Today, Julie Bick from North Bend Ohio (west-side of Cincinnati), shared a beautiful story and photo of Harold, their Rumpke garbage man. “Harold goes above and beyond daily. If he knows someone is elderly or sick, he walks their cans back to their house. During holidays if people forget to take out their trash, he knocks on…
Read MoreGet The Story Behind “Rescuer (Good News)” by Rend Collective
In this weeks Behind the Mic, Rend Collective shares the story behind their single Rescuer (Good News). In a time where there seems to be so much bad news, knowing and remembering we have a Rescuer reaffirms the promise God made to us, and the LOVE He has for us. We hope you enjoy this weeks article and Rend…
Read MoreGood Dads Have Kids Who Have Scars
No one ever said parenting would be easy….or if they did, maybe they only had a 1 day old! One of the most surprising parenting challenges is the guilt. It’s unbelievable how much there is to feel guilty about! How you feed your children, what time you put them to bed, how you could’ve done better.…
Read MoreStory Behind “Word of Life” by Jeremy Camp
In this weeks Behind the Mic, Jeremy Camp shares the story behind his recent song “Word of Life“. We all go through tough times but knowing where we can find peace, hope, and joy is key to surviving in this world or brokenness. Story Behind “Word of Life” by Jeremy Camp When we were writing the song…
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