June 12, 2025 | by Lindsey Bixler Shame. It seeps back in, sneaking up slowly when I'm not paying attention. It laps at my feet, swirling around my ankles, creeping higher and higher. Shame feels like drowning in a sea of my own bad choices. The force of its current pushes against me. Soon it… Continue reading Passing Through the Waters of Shame
The Dreaded Question
May 21, 2025 | by Elberta Bergeron After leaving her job as a nurse to raise her kids, Elberta returned to nursing full time after they left home. When it came time to retire, she wondered how she would fill her days. Read on to see how God opened Elberta's eyes to the fresh opportunities… Continue reading The Dreaded Question
Not About the Nail
May 7, 2025 | by Audrey Appenzeller “It’s not about the nail, Mom!” I had no idea what she meant. For the past 15 minutes she’d been sharing with me about her terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. And I’d been trying to help. I’d mentioned God’s sovereignty and his plan for good for… Continue reading Not About the Nail
Ruth’s Story
April 23, 2025 | by Ruth Piotrowski You don’t know what you don’t know until you know it. I used to think I knew it all. And what I was most certain about was my standing before God. I’m thankful my Christian parents taught me Bible stories and took me to church. I believed everything… Continue reading Ruth’s Story
Heaven’s Gates Opened Wide
April 9, 2025 | by Shannon Abbey Easter Season is upon us, and as much as I love Christmas and all its festivities, Easter might just be my favorite holiday. Yes, I love that it’s spring, which means snow is melting, birds are singing, sap is flowing, the sun is shining, and flowers are blooming.… Continue reading Heaven’s Gates Opened Wide
Moses Coming
March 26, 2025 | by Abi Dattilio Love formed Fixed and stayedOn a golden Altar laid Molded, craftedCustom madeClosetedKept and saved Moses on theMountain nowLike before, heCould come down Though I loveThis calf of mineIt could be timeIt could be time A note from Abi: This poem interacts with the idea of heart idols and how difficult… Continue reading Moses Coming
