3 3Shares I was lonely, it was dark, and I was consumed with sin. I knew what I had been doing for the last few years was wrong but because my relationship with Jesus Christ was not strong, so when I was tempted I was weak. I allowed myself to be
3 3Shares My mother and I had sweet tender moments coupled with years of silence and forgotten wounds. One night she slipped quietly away and her 18-month battle with cancer was over. I was thirty-nine. The struggle of regret left me wondering what our late-blooming relationship could have been like with
3 3Shares At the onset of check marks, sticker charts, and “atta-girls”, I was hooked. Something about receiving praise and accolades fanned a fire in me. I loved it–craved it. From an early age, I believed if I worked hard, behaved correctly, and followed the rules, I would earn the best
3 3Shares One of my favorite Christmas songs is “O Come O Come Emmanuel.” I love the unlikely heavy richness to the tune in contrast with some of the jingly music that comes over the radio during the holiday season. Last year I taught the song to our church ministry’s children
3 3Shares Close your eyes. Think of one woman whose story has impacted your walk with Christ. One woman whose unabandoned worship in the darkest season of her life renewed your strength. Can you see her? Her face is crisp in your memory because what God transformed in her impacted you.
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3 3Shares Day 24 Bible Reading:John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16,1 John 1:5 Friends, Thank you for being a part of Advent with us, for lingering longer in the Word and sitting at the feet of Jesus. This season is meant to be filled with hope and joy because of true peace who
3 3Shares There is something so precious about a child at Christmas…so much excitement and joy. Seeing Christmas through the eyes of a child makes it come alive. Advent isn’t just for adults, it is so important to teach our children the true meaning of Christmas. Advent is the perfect time
3 3Shares I have loved watching all the sweet posts on Instagram about Advent. I love to see what you are doing to draw closer to Christ during this season. There are so many incredible studies out there for Advent…I love them all and I am doing a few myself. Whether
3 3Shares We have put the turkey away and the pumpkins have been thrown out. In the last few days we have shopped and put up our Christmas trees, the radio has begun to play non-stop Christmas music. There is no denying the season has arrived. This season is met with so
3 3Shares Christmas is one of my favorite times of year, it is truly a time to draw closer to Christ. Whether you are single or have a house full there are so many resources out there to get you and your family in the Word. I have put together a