What Connects Us Is Greater Than What Divides Us
"There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in
Asking God for Wisdom When Making Decisions
"Anyone who needs wisdom should ask God, whose very nature is to give to everyone without a second thought, without keeping score. Wisdom will certainly be given to those who ask." James 1:5 (CEB) It was the spring of 2018 and
Purpose vs. Calling – How Do We Know the Difference?
"What is my true purpose?" "What is God calling me to do with my life?" "Why am I here and what am I supposed to be doing?" "I want to do God’s will for my life but how?" People often ask these questions during
Praying For Our Adult Children – Part 2
"Let no harmful word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for building others up according to the need, so that it gives grace to those who hear it."Ephesians 4:29 (TLV) Last week we talked about praying for
Jodie Berndt – Pursuing Joy, Celebrating Grace, Living on Purpose.
Twenty years ago, if you had said, “Tell me about Jodie,” I probably would have said that my goal was to be a good wife and mother. I wrote books, did some speaking, and organized stuff like the Bazooka Blowout at the
The Power of My Mother’s Prayers – Shanter Alexander
"There is power in confessing the Word of God. And there is power when a mother prays. My healing in that experience is testimony of God’s grace in answer to the faithful prayers of my parents."
Who Can We Trust?
We all place our trust in something. Many of us place trust in family and friends - those we know we can count on. Others place it in government to protect and provide. Still others place it in their own abilities