The Christmas Story: Mary – Favor with God

The Christmas Story: Mary – Favor with God

I have loved studying the accounts of Mary and Joseph over the past two weeks. Their names, so synonymous with Christmas, it’s easy to think they’re super-human or characters in a fable.  Yet don’t forget, they were actual people with real lives. ...
Distracted by Shiny Objects at Christmas

Distracted by Shiny Objects at Christmas

Psalm 63:5, “My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods.” I am easily distracted by shiny objects.   My phone is a perfect example.  I grab it to check something, see a shiny object such as a text,  and forget why I grabbed my phone in the...
6 Takeaways from our Mother/Daughter Retreat

6 Takeaways from our Mother/Daughter Retreat

Theme Verse:  Proverbs 4:23, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Our 2nd Annual Mother/Daughter Retreat was memorable, fun, sweet and special.  Take a look at a few of the highlights!   1  Lacy Hines led us in...
When Busy Seasons Dominate…

When Busy Seasons Dominate…

Psalm 62:1, My soul finds rest in God alone. Over the last month, we have hosted some wonderful events that have helped women, girls (and men) live the Bible in their everyday lives.  We’ve hosted: A workshop on the facts about Depression and solutions (last...
10 Suggestions for the Blended Family

10 Suggestions for the Blended Family

Matthew 12:25, “Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them, ‘every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.’” The process of blending two families into one is often extremely challenging.   As my...