When God Says “No”
by Rebecca Velez “I think your daughter was nearly trafficked,” the social worker said. “The police got to her in time.” My stomach dropped to my toes in pure terror. The child we had raised from a toddler and adopted … Continued
Are You Praying It Safe?
by Krisie Brown Let’s face it, life is NOT safe. From risking your heart in loving someone to stepping out to try something new, anything really worth doing is NOT safe. And let’s face it, life would be boring if it was … Continued
Keep Christ in Us This Christmas
by Sarah Cox I love everything about this time of year – the lights, family dinners, and parties full of great food, laughter and silly presents. But this year, much like Easter and Thanksgiving, Christmas feels somehow threatened by the … Continued
Is He My Stronghold?
by Sarah Beliveau Recently I heard a sermon about prayer, and they stopped on Psalm 27 … and it has been playing on repeat in my mind for almost two weeks now, both challenging and inspiring me. I would love … Continued
A Child Shall Lead Them
by Gail MacDonald Looking back over the first nine months of 2020, most of us would agree that these are unprecedented days. We are susceptible to fear, confusion, anger or helplessness. But we can also be surprised by blessings of … Continued
Ministry Spotlight – House of Hope
by Phyllis Phelps My name is Phyllis Phelps, and I am the director of House of Hope NH. I would like to tell you about House of Hope NH and what the Lord has done in our 2%-churched area. In … Continued
REST: Replenishing the Spirit
By Mary Donnelly Feeling depleted, stressed, and exhausted should not be our norm. And yet, if you are like many women today, it seems to have become just that. Sure, there will be seasons that demand that we live beyond … Continued
The Gift Hidden Inside a Global Crisis
by Lori Stanley Roeleveld Many times, I have thought my life unimportant – not as a form of self-pity, but more as an excuse. This fallacy that I don’t matter, that I’m insignificant, is a convenient delusion to comfort me … Continued
Gentleness in Stressful Times
by Janet Aronson “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 It’s been a tough time, even for the healthiest of us. We are learning to live in a … Continued
Trusting in the Dark
by Lynne Bauman “For we live by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 That verse has been a constant theme for me over the last several months. Our journey comes down to one thing … our faith in who … Continued