Her life, at best, would have been drab and grey but for the hand of God. For forty years, she was a “shut in” within the compass of four dreary walls. The occasional excursion in her wheelchair to the outer … Read the rest
How fitting it is that a missionary should write a hymn about faith and trust in God. Louisa M. R. Stead was born in Dover, England in the mid 1800s. She became a Christian when she was nine years old … Read the rest
“The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies Me.” -Psalm 50:23
Suppose a woman with arthritis in her hands knitted a blanket for you as a thank-you gift. The gift would mean more to you than if it had … Read the rest
Trust Over Worry
“They will have no fear in bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.” -Psalm 112:7
“Your baby is measuring over a month behind where he should be, he is not growing properly and appears … Read the rest
Reaching the End of Myself
Finding out I was pregnant with our little miracle baby was a prayer come true, but this pregnancy was not the journey I had always envisioned. I had always pictured myself as the mom who … Read the rest
Homemaking
According to the Oxford Dictionary, homemaking is defined as: “the creation and management of a home, especially a pleasant place in which to live.” Contrary to what many in our society believe today, homemaking is not a … Read the rest
Dear Sister in Christ,
I know for some of you, this time of year can be difficult. For all its glittering cards, heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, and red rose based flower arrangements, Valentine’s Day confronts each of us with a … Read the rest
“The future is as bright as the promises of God.” – missionary Adoniram Judson
As we begin a new year, I thought this would be a fitting and inspiring quote to share, along with the story behind it. For … Read the rest
Self-Care
We live in a society that is consumed with self. The message “love yourself” seems to be everywhere in modern culture, even in the church. The plea to make time for practicing self-care is loud and unyielding, amongst … Read the rest
It is not my nature to be patient; I much prefer to plan and to act rather than to quietly sit back and wait for something to happen. Perhaps it is for this very reason that God has led … Read the rest