There are moments when we all need to hit the pause button. Life races on and, if we are not intentional and careful, we lose the joy and purpose of it all. Yes, sometimes you just need to pause. So much noise. Too many appointments. We overcommit ourselves to others and undervalue the health of… Continue reading Hitting the Pause Button – Enjoying the Journey
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How To Lift Your Hands In Prayer? – Raising Zion
Do you lift your hands in prayer? A child lifts her hands up when she sees her dad. Every child of God lifts his hands towards God, the Heavenly Father. How we need Him for everything in our lives. Isn’t it wonderful to live daily knowing that even if the world may forsake you, the heavenly… Continue reading How To Lift Your Hands In Prayer? – Raising Zion
Devotional: Why, O Lord? — Nicole O’Meara
Friday playgroups were the highlight of my week. Megan was sure to have us belly laughing over her latest Boy Mom story: Boys watching cartoons naked on the couch, or peeing on each other, or dipping living room decorations in ketchup.Last week, after years of battling mental and physical illness, my funny friend died and… Continue reading Devotional: Why, O Lord? — Nicole O’Meara
DEVOTIONAL: Come to Me — and rest — Nicole O’Meara
Are you weary? Worn out? Overwhelmed? I sure am! I worry about my children—should I call the school for more academic support? I worry about my parents—should I help Mom more? I worry about my health—am I being careful enough? Should I teach Sunday School again? Should I give extra to this ministry or that? My heart needs… Continue reading DEVOTIONAL: Come to Me — and rest — Nicole O’Meara
When You Feel Like Screaming
We all have those days. Life comes at us like that. No one is immune. But when it’s your turn, what do you do? How do you handle the stress or frustration? If you want to scream, some will tell you to go for it. In fact, scream therapy has been around since 1970, and… Continue reading When You Feel Like Screaming
Sheep Who Stray Become Prey
The Stray Sheep I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands. (Psalm 119:176 NIV) Sheep who wander away from a good shepherd also leave the flock behind as well. They become stray sheep, alone and defenseless against many predators. Some sheep do stray by accident. But others are… Continue reading Sheep Who Stray Become Prey
Podcast: The Pursuit of Holiness with Terry Feix
Check out the So We Speak podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The Pursuit of Holinessby Jerry Bridges is a highly recommended book for all Christians. This book will help you get excited about pursuing holiness and nurture a passion for living life to the glory of God. Bridges lived from 1929-2016. He was a prominent figure in… Continue reading Podcast: The Pursuit of Holiness with Terry Feix
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm34:18 NIV) Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about The LORD is close to the brokenhearted.
Fine Wine, Real Life, & How to Actually Choose Joy
Only two words. Two words I pray for the grace to live until I die. Choose joy. They are so easy to say. But when life hits the fan, how actually can we “choose joy”? My answer has to do with fine wine. Not drinking it—being it. But to be fine wine, to choose joy, we need eight more… Continue reading Fine Wine, Real Life, & How to Actually Choose Joy
The Privileged Life: Looking for Hidden Treasure?
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes andsells all that he has andbuys that field.” (Matthew 13:44) If you’ve ever viewed “Antiques Roadshow,” “American Pickers,” and other television series of this ilk, you’ve watched ordinary people discover… Continue reading The Privileged Life: Looking for Hidden Treasure?