5 Ideas to Make Christmas Decorating Easy

5 Ideas to Make Christmas Decorating Easy

I am so thankful the Christmas season is just around the corner.  When I told my husband that I would begin decorating this weekend, (the week before Thanksgiving), he made a grimace. He knows that this typically overwhelms me. But after the roller coaster of 2020,...
The Prayers of ONE Can Make a Difference

The Prayers of ONE Can Make a Difference

By: Melissa Bell “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 Dear Weary Sister, God sees you.  He sees when you bite your tongue, choosing instead grace and mercy.  God sees you persevering...
What is Your Faith Prompting You to Do?

What is Your Faith Prompting You to Do?

2 Thessalonians 1:11 NLT, May he give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do. Is your faith prompting you to do something?  Are you feeling a nudge to lead a Bible study?  To start a ministry?  To walk more confidently in your...
3 Ways to Help a Hurting Friend

3 Ways to Help a Hurting Friend

“Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and nights. No one said a word to Job, for they saw that his suffering was too great for words.” Job 2:13 By: Melissa Bell These words from the Book of Job simultaneously soothed my soul and pierced my heart. I have...
Remaining Peaceful in a Chaotic World

Remaining Peaceful in a Chaotic World

Nahum 1:7 “The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in Him.” These are dark days in our nation.  And while it can be easy to find ourselves anxious, depressed, fearful or even losing hope, we must never forget that God does...