by Colin McFarland | May 1, 2023 | Blog, Books of the Bible, Guest Author, Reflection, Thoughts
The Bible is God’s Word, his testimony, revealing to us who he is, what he cares about, and his story of redemption for humanity. Reading through the Bible in a year may feel intimidating, but there’s no better way to grow in your faith and understanding of God than...
by Kara Sudduth | Aug 8, 2022 | Blog, Community, Family, Parenting
The phase of parenting you’re entering with Elementary school can be both scary and exciting. Both emotions are valid, and you can hold them both together. Whether you’ve already sent 3 kids off to kindergarten or this is your first year dropping off one of your...
by Colin McFarland | Jun 9, 2022 | Blog, Community, Family, Parenting
“So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate.” | Genesis 3:6, ESV...
by Colin McFarland | May 3, 2022 | Blog, Community, Family, Parenting, Women
The Bible is full of promises that God has faithfully given his people. In honor of Mother’s Day, here are some truths specific to your role as mom. My prayer is that you will hold fast to these verses and promises through every part of motherhood—the fast and the...
by Colin McFarland | Apr 28, 2022 | Blog, Community, Family, Parenting
What age is the right age to give my student a phone? Should I let my student be on social media? How do I keep up with new apps and trends? How do I set up healthy guidelines for my student with technology? These questions and many more might be ones you find...
by Colin McFarland | Apr 25, 2022 | Blog, Community, Guest Author, Outreach
ABOUT OUR PARTNERS Jon + Danielle minister to vulnerable and marginalized members of their community in San Salvador, El Salvador. Their work includes ministry to survivors of trafficking and sexual exploitation, those who are facing homelessness and extreme poverty,...
by Colin McFarland | Jan 11, 2022 | Blog, Care & Counseling, Guest Author, Reflection
Research has indicated that many find the middle of January to be the most depressing time of the year. The holiday cheer has faded and the bills accumulated for it are arriving. The cold and dark of winter persists and there doesn’t seem to be much on the calendar to...
by Colin McFarland | Jan 1, 2022 | Blog, Care & Counseling, Guest Author, Reflection
Welcome to 2022! It is that curious time, once again, when people make all sorts of resolutions to do and not do a whole myriad of things. I am not sure what percentage of people actually succeed in their New Year’s resolutions, but the percentage seems awfully low...
by Kelly Meadows | Dec 20, 2021 | Blog, Guest Author, Women
Heroes of the faith Part 8 Corrie ten Boom slowly walked through the house, treasuring all the memories the old walls held. After months in a Nazi concentration camp besieged by the worst suffering imaginable, it was surreal to be back in the warmth, safety, and love...
by Colin McFarland | Dec 13, 2021 | Blog, Guest Author, Women
Heroes of the faith Part 7 Walking home from church one dreary Sunday, Amy Carmichael and her brothers noticed an old beggar woman struggling under the weight of a heavy bundle. They quickly rushed to her side to help. Being from a wealthy family, Amy suddenly felt...
