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Do you struggle?
- Finding your purpose as a Christian
- Feeling removed from God’s love and grace
- Feeling like your faith is weak
- Tired of living in a culture that’s forgotten God
Well, you’re in the right place. God takes our life and grows into what He designed us to be.
Yes, He lets us stumble and sometimes fall, but He always offers grace to become more than we could ever expect. Solid answers are found in the Bible.
Join me as we look for ways to live out our faith with integrity and growth.
There’s More To Life …..
Life…there are a few things we know about it. And there are a bazillian things we don’t. These unknowns are the things that have slowed me down in recent years. As I began
Learning To Love & Serve – As Grandma!
I just became a “Grandmomma” again, this time to number seven! Seven! And according to statistics, that makes me old. But I don’t feel old. Not really….but seven! Is This Your First? As
Legalism – Tearing Down Babel – Part 1
We’ve all heard the buzz when a Christian leader falls into sin. A Christian organization’s false and harmful teaching is exposed. Or the government we value make hard decisions. We hear a friend
Lessons from the Ruckus of Life
I’ve had lots of comments on my “living above the noise” name. It has connected with many of my readers. They say it gives them a clear picture and points them in the right
Accepting The Season of Menopause
A Variety of Suffering I was asked to write on suffering for a friend’s blog. You might think it a bit odd that I would choose to write about menopause. There is the intense
The Sigh of Humility
Have you ever thought much about humility? If you’re a Christian, I’m pretty sure you have. But have you really thought about what it takes to be truly humble? To be completely at
On Blogging, Facebook, And Being “Liked”
Another month has come and gone! I’m feeling a little pressure to get my posts…well…posted! But more travel came my way with the unexpected death of a midwife friend and the potential
God’s Plan For Our Children’s Relationships – Part Two
I opened the subject of relationships in The Relationship Puzzle. Let’s look at a crucial aspect of relationships in those our children build in their lives. Life’s Early Lessons It’s an awesome
Beyond Baby Basics
The topic of babies spurs much passion with women who love family and are—well—passionate about raising children for the glory of God. Babies have
What’s This About Christmas and Tiny Tim?
Well, we’ve entered into this holiday season full swing! In our home, the decorations were slowly put up to savor each activity — the gifts gathered with each special person in mind — the Christmas movies
Finding Love in a Storm
I sit, watching the storm blow in, and I can’t help but remember my childhood at the lake. Sitting on the oversized, padded porch swing tucked under my grandparents’ cottage, my cousins and I
Got Compassion? – It’s Not Only For The Road!
Am I That Good Samaritan? I’m reading in Luke 10 right now and it’s very convicting. The part about the traveler who was beaten by robbers. And how others walked right by him while
“Constructing” Successful Adults
Have you ever felt that raising a child to adulthood is as complicated as managing the construction of the major building? As parents, we often wonder if we’re capable of teaching our children what
Life Changes! – Are You Ready To Step Out of the Boat?
Well, here I am, after two hectic weeks of: > camping (well, the cushy kind of camping that comes with the luxury of a travel trailer!) > visiting with old friends at a home-school conference &
Invincible – In Christ Alone!
You know, the older I get, the more I find that I’m not as invincible as I once thought. Yep, I’m ‘vincible’! Okay, so I looked it up, and it’s not
