Hearing our older kids reminisce, sometimes leads to some eye opening news to us as parents.This story reminds me of one incident my daughter recalls. She said "my mom is the only one I know who can make a full meal when the cabinets are empty. Now not literally of course, but she remembered when our cabinets and refrigerator had plenty of food, but to her it looked like there wasn't much there (t...  Read More

Be My GuestPermission to get personal? Do we live a “welcoming life?” Christ followers say we want to emulate Jesus, yet we routinely defer on one of the most crucial signatures of his ministry…hospitality! Our Savior never showcased a Pinterest-laden expansive home. Grandiose catering spreads with signature charcuterie boards were not required for His hosting efforts either. Instead, Christ chose...  Read More

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER  7TH Matthew 11:28-30Labor Day by Shawn HammontreeAre you tired? Does your job have you exhausted?  Did you lose your job recently and you are trying to find a way to make ends meet?  Does life have you carrying a load of burden?  Chances are life has, or has had, each one of us answering a big “YES!” to at least one of these questions. Life can be difficult.  “Adulting”, (as the...  Read More

MONDAY, AUGUST 31ST Romans 10:15THANK YOU, BOBBY TUCKER!“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.”- Romans 10:15For fifty-three years Bobby Tucker has been preaching the good news.  In those six decades, he has spread the news of Christ to thousands.  Whether that be on Sunday mornings/nights or Wednesday nights at the churches he served, or speaking at conferences, camps, and revi...  Read More

MONDAY, AUGUST 24TH Matthew 5:9By Nita Kay Freeman“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God”- Matthew 5:9 Peace . . . it’s what we all long for.  I’m enjoying my empty nest.  One thing I can say about it, is it’s pretty peaceful.  As the mother of 3 children that were very close in age, peace wasn’t something that you found around our house very often!  I felt like all ...  Read More

MONDAY, AUGUST 17TH Philippians 4:6-8By Cindy Beckman“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatev...  Read More