by Bria Gilmore | Dec 5, 2017 | Faith, Relationships
Oh, the holidays Many times, I like to pretend that all the families that gather together for Thanksgiving and Christmas are perfect. I convince myself that everyone sitting around the table is smiling real smiles, giving gifts out of pure generosity, and attending...
by Julia Mateer | Nov 18, 2017 | Faith, Parenting
If you’re a parent of a teenage daughter, then this is the Christmas gift you want under your tree this season. Beautifully written by Lindsay Franklin, Adored: 365 Devotions for Young Women, affirms the truths of Scripture that your daughter is a precious daughter of...
by Julia Mateer | Nov 11, 2017 | Faith, Relationships
Author, Debbie Johnson, has written a beautiful daily devotional called, A Pocketful of Seeds: When We Sow Life Happens. This devotional is unique because each daily inspiration gives an idea or “daily seed” which challenges the reader to take action and make a change...
by KariAnne Wood | Aug 24, 2017 | Faith, Parenting
When Even a Foothold Is Impossible To Find Have you ever tried to climb a mountain before? It can be a little overwhelming. When you stand at the bottom and look up all you can see are the steep cliffs and crevices and the many vertical miles to go. Even a foothold...
by Kim Anderson | Aug 18, 2017 | Faith, Leadership
Someone said something to me one day…it was intentionally done to diminish my identity. I knew it and they knew it. It’s someone who doesn’t do it to just me but others. I believe it comes from a place of hurt and insecurity. It places them in a “higher seat” or...
by Julia Mateer | Jul 28, 2017 | Faith, Relationships
The burbs. I love them. I was raised in the suburbs. I’ve raised my family in the suburbs. The manicured lawns, close proximity to shops, restaurants, and schools, make the burbs this girl’s ideal place to live. Unlike living on a farm or the inner city, one of the...