Every December I cozy up by the Christmas tree with a mug of hot chocolate and read the Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. It is one of my favorite Christmas traditions. This year, with two mischievous one … Read the rest
Dear Woman in Waiting,
It’s the place you least desire to be and yet here you are. The waiting room of life feels dim, at times devoid of hope even. Perhaps this place would be cheerier if you knew what … Read the rest
“He is a true friend who points you closer to God” -Charles Spurgeon
Christianity was never meant to be lived in solitude but in community, and part of community involves friendships. Christian friends are a gift from God given to … Read the rest
The Legacy of a Praying Mother
Susannah Wesley. You may never have heard of her, but perhaps you have heard of two of her sons: John and Charles Wesley, two men who greatly impacted this world for Jesus. Like many … Read the rest
Society is full of its own ideas of what it is to be a good mom and perhaps you measure up to that standard, but what about to God’s standard? What does it mean to be a good mother in … Read the rest
Develop Good Communication Skills and Conflict Resolution
Something I learned early on into my marriage is that good communication skills and biblical conflict resolution are key if you desire to have a strong marriage. My husband came from a family … Read the rest
This article has been a work in progress for longer than I care to admit and while I wish I could say I learned all of these lessons the easy way unfortunately, most of them were learned through my own … Read the rest
Frances Ridley Havergal was an English poet and hymn writer. Born into a Christian family, she was gifted with an incredible intellect. She learned to read by the age of three and was writing poetry by the age of seven. … Read the rest
The story of the Song “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” is about two women- Lillias Trotter and Helen Lemmel- and how their unique talents merged to create one of the most beloved hymns of the 19th century.
Though Helen was … Read the rest
The hymn “He Leadeth Me” was birthed out of a particular struggle in American history, it was composed in 1862 during the Civil War, a time of great upheaval and insecurity. The author, Pastor Joseph Gilmore, was preaching at First … Read the rest