• Faith

    Make it Count

    [Guest post by Bronwyn Lea: In your prayers,  remember Bronwyn’s words: make it count.]       I got that lead-balloon feeling on Sunday when our pastor pointed out all the things Paul didn’t pray for in his letters: people with cancer, busy schedules, promotions at work, successful ventures, hard pressed finances, strained relationships…. Not that those things don’t matter, or that we shouldn’t pray for them, or that God doesn’t care about the minutiae of our lives, but they weren’t on the apostles regular prayer card. It raised the old question for me again: why do I always find my prayer list filled with immediate needs, when I know that matters like…

  • Devotionals

    How Can You Make Your Life Less Stressful?

    I thought we would just try some new things out for Saturdays. I always appreciate your input, so please let me know if you’re enjoying Saturdays (or maybe not enjoying them so much!) This week, I wanted to give you something to think about. Due to my family’s move, this week has been so stressful. So I resolved to do something to change that, and I invite you to do the same!   How can you make your life less stressful? If you would like to share, leave a comment below or on our Facebook page.

  • Devotionals

    Game Changers

    [Guest post by Cassidy Cantrell: I love how Cassidy is not afraid to share the sins within her story. By doing so, she gives us all an honest story for modern Christian 20-something’s. Thanks Cassidy!]       Today is my 25th birthday. On this quarter century milestone, I find myself reflecting on the first half of my twenties and realizing I’ve lived with anything but intention, and even less so, conviction. I can think of only two right decisions I’ve made during this season of my life. In retrospect, I can thank God for these “decisions” since they were probably due to his grace preventing anything truly detrimental from…