Uncategorized Stand Tall Like a Sunflower ~ by Christina

Stand Tall Like a Sunflower ~ by Christina

🌻 If you haven’t noticed already, I love sunflowers!Ā  🌻 I’ve loved them as long as I can remember, but through the years my love for them has deepened.Ā  It’s not surprising that I found so many quotes surrounding the sunflower.Ā  Here are a few that I found during a quick Google search: ā€œKeep your …

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Uncategorized Palm Sunday Thoughts ~ by Christina

Palm Sunday Thoughts ~ by Christina

Today is Palm Sunday.Ā  This day comes every year on the Sunday before Easter Sunday.Ā  This year I am finding myself reflecting in a deeper way than I might have if I wasn’t in quarantine with an underlying fear of my friends, loved ones or even myself getting this virus and it possibly causing death …

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Uncategorized Be Still ~ by Angie

Be Still ~ by Angie

In the Bible God says “Be still and know that I am God.”Ā  Psalms 46:10 Be still. Why does that phrase satisfy my inner heart, but at the same time bring me so much anxiety? When I try to be still in my soul and it’s quiet all around me, I surrender to my thoughts …

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Uncategorized Corona, Corona I Am Crying Over You! ~ by Susan

Corona, Corona I Am Crying Over You! ~ by Susan

My title is inspired by a good friend of mine, as well as, a few other choice words šŸ˜ For the last several weeks, whenever I go to the grocery store and see the empty shelves, I get a lump in my throat and I fight back tears. I’m not angry, I’m sad. I can’t …

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Uncategorized I’m Excited! How about you? ~ by Christina

I’m Excited! How about you? ~ by Christina

ā€œā€¦ I have come that they may have life, and have it to the fullā€Ā (John 10:10). “God didn’t create us with such creativity, cultural diversity, and unique gifts and talents to go through the motions of a religious, boring life. As Christians, with the power of the Creator of the universe inside us, we should …

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Uncategorized The Next Right Thing ~ by Jeannine

The Next Right Thing ~ by Jeannine

Recently, our family enjoyed a movie night.Ā  This is a very rare occurrence because our 22 year old daughter lives three hours away from us and our 23 year old son works full time and is a full time student.Ā  A couple weeks ago, we were all here – together.Ā  It was so fun. I …

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Uncategorized God is Always With Us ~ by Teresa

God is Always With Us ~ by Teresa

Hello everyone!Ā  I am honored to be writing this blog!Ā  My name is Teresa Smith.Ā  I live in northern Illinois and work for a plumbing & heating company.Ā  I am married, I have 3 children, 1 stepson, and 2 grandchildren, and one on the way!! I grew up in church, had great parents, and a …

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Uncategorized Tuning In ~ by Danielle

Tuning In ~ by Danielle

Well hey there, I’m Danielle! I am a wife, mother, registered nurse, Army veteran, and daughter of Christ.Ā  I homeschool my 6 year old son.Ā  And for more information about me you will have to check back in for future blogs.Ā  For now, I leave you with some rambling thoughts… Why do we need a …

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Uncategorized An Evening Walk ~ by Sharon

An Evening Walk ~ by Sharon

A few evenings ago I took the dogs for a walk. It’s not my normal routine, but with the gym closed I desperately needed to get out and get some exercise.Ā  I had to force myself to do it.Ā  By then it had been a long week-even though it was only Tuesday-and I just wanted …

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Uncategorized The Long Walk is Part of the Gift ~ by Susan

The Long Walk is Part of the Gift ~ by Susan

My name is Susan.Ā  I never wanted a career. I knew I had to work, but I never planned on a career.Ā  My plan was that I would work as needed, then I was going to get married, have a family, and raise my family, just like my mom did. My mom always encouraged me …

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