“I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and He prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.” John 15:1-2 “I love you, Lord; You are my strength… You light a lamp for me. The Lord, … Continue reading Through Every Season: Anna’s Story
“Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other. No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and His love is brought to full expression in us.” 1 John 4:11–12 “That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in … Continue reading Through Every Season: BJ’s Story
“Whoever receives one such child in My name receives Me…” Matthew 18:5 “In love He predestined us to be adopted as His sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with His pleasure and will…” Ephesians 1:5 What a year it has been! But it is not over yet. No matter what season of life you are … Continue reading Through Every Season: Megan’s Story
By: Jenni Walker “The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones; you shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.” Isaiah 58:11 “And all those who were around them encouraged them [and strengthened their hands]…” Ezra 1:6a * … Continue reading A Watered Heart
By: Jenni Walker “Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord.” Psalm 31:24 “Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 * * * Why is cultivating an encouraged heart from the Lord so important for us as … Continue reading A Heart of Wisdom
By: Jenni Walker “That they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” (Colossians 2:2-3) “But Jesus immediately said to them, ‘Take courage! It … Continue reading Take Courage!
By: Beth Doohan “In order to learn what it means to be a woman, we must start with the One who made her.” (Elisabeth Elliot) “I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well. How precious to me are Your thoughts, God! How vast is … Continue reading Beautiful from Within
By: Beth Doohan “Since God chose you to be the holy people He loves, you must clothe yourselves with tender-hearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony… And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, … Continue reading Instruments of Christ
By: Beth Doohan “Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Ephesians 5:1–2 “When you obey My commandments, you remain in My love...” John 15:10 * * * My little … Continue reading The Way of Love
By: Jenni Walker “Inasmuch as you have done it unto one of the least of these, My brethren, you have done it unto Me.” (Matthew 25:40) “But Jesus called them to Himself and said, ‘You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them. Yet it shall not be … Continue reading Holy Moments
