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3 Ways to Reflect on God’s Faithfulness through the Changing Seasons
God’s sovereignty and faithfulness are elegantly displayed through the changing seasons. We see this as early as the book of Genesis through God’s covenant with Noah after the flood. Genesis 8:22 says, “While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.” We know from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 that there is a season for everything. These verses highlight God’s faithfulness in maintaining the order of creation and His consistent care and provision for His creation. And let’s not forget, we are His creation, too! Let’s look at three ways to reflect on God’s faithfulness through the seasons. Click here to read the entire article at Crosswalk.com.
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10 Ways to Stay Connected to Your Church as a Senior
As a middle-aged woman who has grown up in the church, I have decades of church attendance to look back on and share how I’ve seen seniors do an excellent job of staying connected with their church family. While exploring some options to keep you connected, keep in mind that this is a list of ways I’ve seen others engage with their church family. You must consider your situation and evaluate your capabilities due to health concerns or physical limitations. I hope this list will help you consider what you’re capable of and that you, regardless of your age or stage in life, can be a tremendous blessing to your…
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6 Creative Ways to Incorporate Prayer Throughout Your Day
If you saw the 2015 movie War Room, there’s a chance you were motivated to turn a closet, pantry, or a corner of your bedroom into a dedicated place of prayer. And for good reason! Making time for intentional, dedicated prayer is essential to the Christian life because it’s more than a spiritual discipline – it’s about fostering a relationship with our Heavenly Father. If you search for Christian books, you’ll find a section dedicated to prayer journals, prayer guides, and books on the importance of prayer. Again, for good reason! Because even though we know prayer is vital, many Christians struggle to make the time to sit and talk with…
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What Does God Teach Us in Waiting?
As I write this, I am sitting with my mother-in-law in her private room inside an inpatient hospice facility. She is sleeping. We are waiting. Waiting to see when the Lord will take her home. I am also waiting for my mom to get a pathology report regarding her recent surgery for breast cancer. She is recovering. We are waiting. Waiting is hard. There’s no other way to say it. But I’ve come to understand that waiting is what we do as children of God. Waiting, in some ways, defines us as Christians. God’s people wait. We see waiting throughout the Bible, and we see it in our lives today.…
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4 Surprising Reasons Christians Are Happier People
When I think of individuals in my life, I know Christians who struggle with depression and maintain general happiness. I know non-Christians who seem to be happy-go-lucky regardless of their life circumstances. Our feelings of happiness are often tied to our personalities and our experiences. Yet, I see an inner joy in those who follow Jesus Christ versus those who don’t. You could ask a hundred Christians to define that inner joy or to describe what aspect of their faith fuels that joy, and you might get a hundred different answers. I offer you four reasons for my inner joy, which I attribute to the gift of faith I have received. Perhaps these four…
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Interview with author Danielle M Haas
Danielle, I’d like to highlight your book Laura’s Safe Haven, what is the significance of the title? This book is the first in a new series that’s centered around women who all need a safe space after escaping abuse or just taking those first, scary steps toward a new life. The Safe Haven Women’s Shelter series includes both women who stay at the shelter, and those who volunteer there. Tell me a bit about this book. In Laura’s Safe Haven, Laura is a strong, young woman who has taken the first scary steps away from her abuser. She’s pregnant and scared, and she recognizes how difficult her new life is,…
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Interview with author Rich Phelan
I’d like to introduce you to author Rich Phelan. After reading an excerpt of Rich’s work, I’m excited that he’ll be speaking at the Writer’s Conference in April. You can find more details about this conference at the end of the interview. One thing I enjoy about interviewing other authors is seeing how differently our minds work. I enjoy knowing that some of us share a similar writing process while others encourage me, through our differences, to try something new. I also love hearing how different authors describe themselves and the part of their brain that houses all the stories waiting to be written. In this interview, I particularly enjoyed…
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Interview with author Jane Nice
Jane Nice is another author who will be speaking at the Writer’s Conference in April. I hope you enjoy learning more about her and don’t forget to check out the conference details at the end! Jane, I’d like to highlight your book, Married to Millie, what is the significance of the title? I came up with the title Married to Millie even before I knew I was going to write the book. Herb Monroe, already in his 80s, was being honored at a reception at the Paulding County Senior Center after winning the Ohio Caregiver of the Year Award for how well he cared for his wife Millie during her…
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Interview with author Susan Paulus
Would you like to walk, today, where Jesus walked? Thread your way through the crowded cobblestone streets of Jerusalem, smell the roasting lambs in the market, hear the rumors about this man called Jesus? Come Walk with Me by Susan Paulus takes you on a journey with those who were there. Experience the life and ministry of Jesus through the eyes, ears, and hearts of those who walked with Him. Rejoice as Jesus’ loving touch transforms their deep despair into a fullness of life. And in the end, you will have come to know Jesus in a more intimate way than ever before and will want to reach out and…
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6 Profound Benefits of Biblical Counseling
The world we live in is full of sin, suffering, and confusion. We live with the consequences of our own sin, the sins of others committed against us, and the original sin that left us and our world broken. Every one of us needs help and hope. And praise God, there is help and hope to be found! While most people I know, including myself, have received secular therapy and/or Christian counseling, I would like to familiarize you with biblical counseling and its benefits. As someone who has tried it all, biblical counseling is where I have found lasting results. And, as someone who now serves as a biblical counselor,…
