Published Mar 23, 2021
By Judy Episcopo “How do you handle if you work hard long hours and all your husband wants is sex when you get home?” As a wife of 38 years, try answering that one in front of a church-going crowd. It didn’t help that a mom and her two kids got up and walked out […]
Read MorePublished Mar 16, 2021
By Courtney Corrente “No.” It’s a complete sentence. This is just one of the many paramount bites of wisdom my father has shared with me in my time on this earth. Between my father’s spiritual, physical, and mental strength, he offers an undeniable ethos to this phrase that only deepens the impact. Nevertheless, I have […]
Read MorePublished Mar 9, 2021
By Joyel Vandenboogart Optimism chooses to see how circumstances could work out for the best. What is Biblical hope? It is not based on circumstances, but rather the evidence at the end of the story. In the Bible, the Israel prophet Micah lived during injustice and evil but trusted and looked to God for his […]
Read MorePublished Mar 2, 2021
By Joyel Vandenboogart Depression and anxiety are taboo words. Many believers have strong opinions and thoughts around these mental health conditions and many words have been shared wounding those who are struggling. In trying to help many have harmed and damaged others. Today I read in my devotional that God quiets the noises around us […]
Read MorePublished Feb 23, 2021
By Joyel Vandenboogart Jeremiah 29:12-13 says “Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” If you know me, you know that I am not the most “techy” person. I have been blessed with the […]
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