Overcome evil with good
Romans 12 is one of those chapters where every time I read it, some part pops off of the page. If I feel like my faith walk is a little out of alignment, it clearly shows... »
Marie Alvero
The victory that overcomes
Jesus told His disciples, “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the wor... »
The transformation
Romans 12:2 says, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will... »
Our disaster
Recently enough that it still feels fresh, our area was hit with unprecedented flash flooding that took the lives, livelihood, and homes of many. Communities reeled at th... »
Focus on the living hope
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesu... »
The flowers will come
Seven years ago, the land our home is built on was a flat, rocky field of weeds. I wanted a backyard with a big tree that spread out in the center of the yard, so we plan... »
Our family traditions
Christmas for our family is always a big mix and match as far as the things we do, foods we prepare, and ways we celebrate. Every year looks different, and I love that ab... »
Reason for joy
In principle I know that happiness is not contingent on circumstances, and that joy is a gift of God that you can have no matter what your situation is. But knowing that... »
You talk about what you love
In John chapter 9, Jesus heals a man who was born blind. He had been blind all his life, and everyone knew that. When Jesus healed him, the miracle was obvious. People... »
Fruit of the Spirit
“The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law aga... »
Find wisdom in God’s word
We’re at a restaurant and one of my kids turns to me and says, “Mom, what do I want to eat?” Because I am a well-seasoned mom, I respond with “I don’t know!” This teenage... »
I can do all things through Christ
“Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and... »
Balance is not the right word for it
I read an article from a life coach about the myth of a “balanced life.” He was saying that the expectation that we are able to juggle exactly the right amount of sleep,... »