Tag Archives: Christ

Pruning Hurts!

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Ann Malley

The Wisdom of Seasons: Letting God Work, Even in the Mess The seasons are changing again. You can feel it in the wind—or lack thereof. This week’s forecast is for hot weather, after a spate of balmy breezes that led … Continue reading →

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God and King by James R. Coggins

Posted on April 16, 2025 by jrcoggins

In His trials before His crucifixion, Jesus was asked two key questions. The high priest asked Jesus, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?” (Mark 14:61 NIV). The Greek word for “Blessed One” is eulogetos (from which … Continue reading →

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Christ, Your Living Hope by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 27, 2023 by juliearduini

I love a good Bible study. Recently I finished Rebekah Lyon’s Building a Resilient Life: How Adversity Awakens Strength, Hope and Meaning. I knew God still had layers to lovingly unveil in my healing journey, and I loved this book … Continue reading →

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The Bug Zapper by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 17, 2022 by juliearduini

It wasn’t too many days after our son’s wedding that the “kids” visited and remarked they saw some unwanted insects in what we call the Florida room. We set traps and in a few days with different strategies were able … Continue reading →

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Reclaim by Julie Arduini

Posted on January 5, 2022 by juliearduini

Merriam-Webster defines reclaim as follows: Definition of reclaim transitive verb1a: to recall from wrong or improper conduct : REFORM b: TAME, SUBDUE 2a: to rescue from an undesirable state also: to restore to a previous natural state reclaim mining sites b: to make available for human use by changing natural … Continue reading →

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The Best Aroma by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Nancy J. Farrier

My husband likes to cook out—hamburgers, chicken, even turkey at Thanksgiving time. Because we live in the Southwest, the only fuel he uses is mesquite wood, which he cuts himself. When he cooks out, he always takes on that fragrance … Continue reading →

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The Chain Yanker by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 14, 2020 by juliearduini

The Chain Yanker My son texted me and let me know his school was canceling his student teaching assignment because he was missing a needed class. He’d checked with his advisor throughout his college career and was told more than … Continue reading →

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My Jonah Journey by Julie Arduini

Posted on November 13, 2019 by juliearduini

Have you ever asked people to describe you? It can be humbling. I remember a friend remarking that I was the type of person that would lend her my pants one day but if she asked the next day, I’d … Continue reading →

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The Broken Ornament by Julie Arduini

Posted on January 2, 2019 by juliearduini

This season I have been working on my inside. As a woman with confident faith, I didn’t think that was anything I’d be dealing with, especially since this year was significantly better than years past. Funny thing about my plans. … Continue reading →

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Dog Bones and Baby Jesus by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 5, 2018 by juliearduini

I’m always on the lookout for the simple things around me that God might be using to show me something. Through the years I’ve learned He is my loyal defender thanks to dive bombing cardinals, and that my dread opening … Continue reading →

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The Right Voice by Julie Arduini

Posted on June 27, 2018 by juliearduini

This summer our college-aged son and I are watching the Marvel Avenger movies in order. I’ve watched most of them, but not in order, and as of this writing, we just finished The Avengers. I also was looking for a … Continue reading →

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My Built-in, Underutilized Filter

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Jennifer Slattery

Do you ever feel as if your mouth runs amuck, leaving your brain scrambling to catch up? And when conflict arises, or you feel squeezed, does your brain ever lag so far behind, the party is over before she even realizes there’s been an invite? Life … Continue reading →

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Negativity and the Mind of Christ

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Jennifer Slattery

“The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life” (John 10:10 NLT). At every moment, there are two voices vying for our attention–one wants to tear us down … Continue reading →

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Called, But Not Equipped by Julie Arduini

Posted on June 29, 2016 by juliearduini

Years ago there was a guest speaker at our church who prayed for people and had words of encouragement for some. When he got to me I remember thinking he was the real deal. In prayer he shared Christ’s heart … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Mudroom by Julie Arduini

Posted on April 8, 2015 by juliearduini

Even though it hasn’t quite felt like spring as much as I’d like it to, I have started spring cleaning.This is our first full year in the house so it’s been fun figuring out what needs cleaning and what to … Continue reading →

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