By: Jenni Walker “Christmas is fast approaching. And now that Christ has aroused our seasonal expectations, He’ll soon fulfill them all!” ~St. Augustine “You who bring good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who bring good news to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not … Continue reading Sacred Anticipation
Category: Marriage and Family
Deep Down: Doubt
By: Jenni Walker “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind.” … Continue reading Deep Down: Doubt
Deep Down: Discontentment
By: Jenni Walker “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” (Psalm 73:26) “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord … Continue reading Deep Down: Discontentment
Looking and Longing
By: Jenni Walker “Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith…” (Hebrews 12:1b-2a) “You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all of your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13) * * * I love visiting museums. My husband and … Continue reading Looking and Longing
Worth the Wait
By: Beth Doohan & Jenni Walker “And now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in You.” (Psalm 39:7) “If the Lord Jehovah makes us wait, let us do so with our whole hearts; for blessed are all they that wait for Him. He is worth waiting for. The waiting itself is beneficial … Continue reading Worth the Wait
Wholehearted Adjustments
By: Beth Doohan “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let Me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. My yoke is easy to bear and the … Continue reading Wholehearted Adjustments
Confronted by a Choice…
By: Jenni Walker “Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.” Revelation 22:17 “Then Jesus said to His disciples, 'If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.'" Matthew 16:24 * * … Continue reading Confronted by a Choice…
Growing in Grace: Jessi’s Story
"There I will give her back her vineyards and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope." Hosea 2:15a "I will be like dew to the people of Israel. They will blossom like flowers. They will be firmly rooted like cedars from Lebanon." Hosea 14:5 *****It is that time of year again: Fall … Continue reading Growing in Grace: Jessi’s Story
The Hard…AND the Fun!: Allie’s Story
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to Me. Get away with Me, and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with Me and work with Me - watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or … Continue reading The Hard…AND the Fun!: Allie’s Story
The Profession of Motherhood: Sharayah’s Story
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9 *****It is that time … Continue reading The Profession of Motherhood: Sharayah’s Story