Published Feb 9, 2021
By Joyel Vandenboogart 1 Samuel 7:12 says Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.” A little over three years ago my uncle took his life. The pain and wounds feels so fresh. So raw. Honestly there are […]
Read MorePublished Feb 2, 2021
By Becky Kopitzke I was mad. Hurt. Fed up. Over what? Oh, the usual. My husband—can’t he see I need some attention? My kids—why are they acting so entitled? Did I raise them to be this ungrateful?? My job—deadlines, expectations, stress, stress and more stress. WHEN CAN I CATCH MY BREATH?? It’s nothing new, right? […]
Read MorePublished Jan 19, 2021
By Joyel Vandenboogart This is the day that the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it. — Psalm 118:24 There were many seasons in my life that I had a hard time rejoicing. I only saw the struggle or the pain and didn’t cling to the promises of God. I know in […]
Read MorePublished Jan 12, 2021
By Joyel Vandenboogart Do you every have a hard time distinguishing between what is your desire or God’s? Lately I have been taking time to pray and ask God if this is of Him or if this is my desire. I really want to tap into his heart for me and where He is calling […]
Read MorePublished Jan 5, 2021
By Becky Kopitzke 2020 has been crappy in lots of ways. I don’t need to list them all; you’ve lived it, too. But it has also been an awakening of sorts, to our rawest priorities and the soul’s craving for quiet, for relationships, for peace. My family has built a stack of precious and unexpected […]
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