by Aubrey Coleman
Our insecurities arise when we begin to question why our lives don’t look like others, “How am I supposed to serve as much as she does?”; “Why is she able to speak at Women’s Bible Studies?”; “Why does everyone keep complimenting her on how hospitable she is?” When we compare ourselves, our circumstances, and our giftings of others, we rob ourselves of the opportunity to enjoy what God has given us.…
by Kristyn Perez
When I was in college, I lived with an 89-year-old Swiss woman named Isabel. Sweet Isabel slouched over as she walked and boasted thousands of wrinkles that softened her resilient smile. Over wine and cheese, she welcomed me into her home for my semester studying abroad, teaching me French and bonding with me over her limited English.
Though frail in body, Isabel was not weak in spirit.…
by Alexa Hess
My husband and I had been counting down the days to our vacation. We purchased our favorite snacks from the store, packed our new hiking shoes, and prepared to spend a week driving down the California coast. When the day finally arrived, we set off with excitement and anticipation over our vacation plans.…
by Jennie Heideman
Do you find it easy to forgive? Or do you struggle to forgive others when they hurt you or a loved one?
I wish forgiveness came easy to me. But, I really struggle to forgive.
When someone wrongs me, I make it very clear that they have hurt me and then come up with a mental checklist of things they need to do to be forgiven.
However, this is not how God is. God’s forgiveness is abundant. And more than that, Jesus is actually drawn to people who sin against Him.…