Advent Devotionals

Turning Suffering to Joy

A midnight cry woke her from a restless sleep. A tired mother dragged her weary body to her baby who was needy and looking for comfort in the arms of his nurturer. He pays no mind to the fact that his nurturer was depleted and felt needy as well. Sleep, help, and hope were some… Read More Turning Suffering to Joy

Advent, Advent Devotionals

What Happens When We Partner Joy With Hope

It was a dreadful cold night. It was an icy chill that penetrated your very bones. Dodging the elements as best as we could, we started the car 20 minutes early and broke out the wool blankets for the road trip. We refused to let frost bite win in the negative degree air. We would… Read More What Happens When We Partner Joy With Hope

Christian Living, Five Minute Friday

Rushing to Press Through With Diligence

Today’s word is: RUSH Isn’t that perfect? It’s the season of Christmas, of the go-go-go attitude. Rush to this event and run to that party. Fight through the crowd for that perfect gift and cram in enough merry making and cookie to fill us until the signs of Spring. And when you’re like my family,… Read More Rushing to Press Through With Diligence