Embracing My Role

Jesus calls some to write a book, prepare a sermon, or start a podcast. He plans some to clean the toilets at church, design the cover page, manage the parking, or be a welcoming usher. As a college student, maybe he has called you to be a caring roommate and a hard-working student. At a particular time in my life, all I was called to do was be a loving wife and mother. Our roles change as we go through life. As we pray and wait on God, he shows us what we are called to do. He spells out our role!

DiscipleshipShoba RanjitsinghOctober 2, 2024roles, life, plans, pray, delight in the Lord, grace, love, calling, wait on God Comments

Find Rest, My Soul

God is not carrying around a big stick to hit or prod us with, to get us ‘back on track’ so that we can be ‘doing everything right’. He is leading us with gentleness.

LifestyleAlison WhiteJuly 17, 2024parent, motherhood, joy, challenge, grace, gentleness, love, children, commitment, encouragment Comment

Going the Extra Mile

When God always goes the extra mile with his boundless grace and overflowing love for us, shouldn’t we as his children do the same? Ephesians 5:1-2 tells us to “‘Be imitators of God and live a life of love’ for then our lives are a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God”.

Living Free!

It was the beginning of February; Alana turned the calendar to the new month and felt a tug in her heart. She had started January with lofty goals that she would not join gossip sessions at work, and she had already failed.

LifestyleShoba RanjitsinghFebruary 7, 2024freedom, patterns, grace, love, abundance Comments

Return to Jesus

You may ask, “How did I get here?” And let me tell you, I’ve been there. The book of Hebrews offers helpful insight and hope for those who seek to restore closeness in their walk with God.

LifestyleKayley MeyersJune 10, 2022return, theology, grace, hebrewsComment

Romans: Death in Adam, Life in Christ

This week, we’re going to get to the heart of the Gospel that for many continues to be a paradox: how could the death of one man provide salvation to an entire world?

TheologyGuest UserApril 19, 2021Theology, Romans, Bible study, graceComment

To The Girl Who Is Called Intimidating

Growing up in a conservative, Slavic community, I was one of the few women to go to college and graduate, and the only one who graduated from law school. One time, a few guys from my church told my grandmother, “With one degree, maybe one of us would have married her, but with two, no one will.”

FemininityGuest UserSeptember 20, 2019humility, grace, women's roles Comments

I Will Follow You

The end of graduate school was drawing near, and I was elated as I considered that the culmination of the past year and a half of my hard work was about to come to a poetic close as I crossed the stage, accepted my diploma, and became a master in my field. Even better, I knew I had a job waiting for me after I graduated - a rare gift in the recession era of the American economy. I would be teaching at the middle school where I had been working as a research intern and substitute teacher for the entirety of my graduate school career, since both the assistant principals and teachers alike had assured me that the opening in the English department was as good as mine.

DiscipleshipRebecca FlaszSeptember 9, 2019guidance, God's plan, grace, contentmentComment

Grace All The More

This past week, I sat in a courtroom looking into the eyes of the two defendants responsible for breaking into my car, stealing my identity to commit fraud, and causing such stress, anxiety, and fear for me these last few months. While panicking, waiting for the judge to address the courts, I was reminded of the words Jesus prayed on the cross for the very ones crucifying Him, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34).

DiscipleshipHannah DouglasJune 17, 2019forgiveness, grace, loveComment

A Work Of Miracles: We Are His Hands

As a teacher, I have become accustomed to artfully answering questions that do not have an obvious answer. Often, these thought-provoking questions encourage deep thinking or conversation. I consider these interactions to be great gifts of God, as they allow time for myself and my students to learn, teach, and grow with one another in His love.

Justice and MissionsRebecca FlaszJune 4, 2019miracles, helping hands, serving, mission, graceComment

Seeking God First

Ever since I was a teenager, I remember reaching into my pocket for my phone whenever I had a crisis. I’d quickly dial my parents and vent about the most recent school happening. Today, I still rely on others to listen and provide feedback on a how stressful work or a relational issue has been. In addition to my parents, my network has now grown to include more friends, coworkers and a fiancé for their opinion; I’m even in a group chat titled “The Counsel.” Big or small, I’ve been guilty of running to other people for help and encouragement instead of seeking God first. While there is a place for godly counsel and accountability, our refuge should not be in others.

PrayerMeagan GutierrezMay 30, 2019seeking God, grace, plans, repentance, trusting GodComment