Encouragement
What Happens When Machines Get Smart? AI and Faith: Can Technology and Belief Coexist? AI is no longer science fiction. It writes poems, answers questions, and even gives sermons. Some people call it progress. Others call it a problem. For people of faith, this raises big questions. Can a machine Read more
How to Trust God in the Wilderness – Even When Things Feel Wildly Out of Control. The mayhem of May just ended, yet I’m still reeling from the chaos of my calendar. How about you? With the summer months approaching, we’re supposed to be gearing up for a break from Read more
Becoming Your Best Self—One Small Step at a Time Improvement is often seen as something big. Many people believe that they need to make major moves to feel better or do better. This idea can be discouraging and even stop people from trying at all. The truth is that long-term Read more
How I Found Incredible Hope in Forgiving. It’s true… My husband likes to remind me that you can never judge a book by its cover. Usually, this comment comes after I’ve nudged him in church, saying, “Awe, look at that sweet couple. He loves his wife,” as I point out Read more
Hope in the Lord for Our Loved One’s Salvation “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 NIV As I write these words, it Read more
What It Means to Work Out Our Salvation Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. Philippians 2:12 How do we work out our salvation? When I Read more
Finding Hope in Christ in My Garden “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 HCSB While I was growing up, my family often Read more
5 Ways to Nurture Hope in Disappointing Times How do we nurture hope in disappointing times? When Hubs and I first married, I had our lives mapped out. We’d enjoy a couple of years of just us before adding some “wees” to the family and embarking on the parenting journey. Read more
How to Have Hope in God While You Wait Almost twenty years ago, I had the privilege of catering the rehearsal dinner for my baby sister. It was a glorious event and time in my life! Nothing screams hope like the wedding of two people who love Jesus! She is Read more
5 Church Outreach Ideas to Encourage Single Mothers Single mothers carry the burden of parenting, finances, and self-care independently without consistent support. Churches can be a part of the support system, offering spiritual and practical support to these courageous women. Through intentional interaction, compassion, and empathy, single mothers can feel Read more
A Future in Family Support: 9 Tips to Forge a Path to Making a Difference Have you ever wanted a career where you can truly help others? Many individuals face challenges in their daily lives, from financial struggles to emotional distress. Professionals in family support roles work to guide and Read more
Beware of These 3 Sneaky Hope Hijackers Recently, during my morning quiet time, I read Proverbs 13:12: “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life” (ESV). Have you ever paused to notice the expressions on the faces of people around you? Many look Read more