“Layers of Healing” by Ann Webb

Since coming to Christ, one of the things I love and am amazed by is how HIS word changes meaning for me as I grow in HIM.  I cannot count the number of times I was overwhelmed with confusion, anger, and hurt when I heard Romans 8:28, And we know that...

“Mother’s Day Blues” by Kitty Holt

This confession may sound shocking to some of you: I do not like Mother’s Day. Or Father’s Day. And, I am not alone; there are many others like me, although we don’t often admit it.  It was late April 2010, and I stood in line at a department...

“A Purpose for Pain” by Emily Correia

As long as we live on this side of heaven we are guaranteed to experience pain and suffering. Unfortunately, that is the reality of living in a sin-cursed world. The good news is that God deeply cares about our pain and trials; the thread of His mercy and love is...

“Are You Even a Christian?” by Kitty Holt

“Are you even a Christian?” You might hear me or one of my children say that to the other in jest. It might be said if one of us arrives late to church. Or falls asleep while reading the Bible. Or mutters when getting cut off by another driver. We both...

“Our God of Hope and Healing” by Kathleen Wilson

The Holy Spirit has been reminding me recently of the power of hope and the importance of healing. I have a tendency for my mind to get stuck on an endless loop of replaying past mistakes, poor decisions, hurtful experiences and failed endeavors. God wants us to let...