As I resisted the Devil and drew near to God, He drew near to me. I could feel the anger give way to peace. Through asking the Lord for help and singing the songs, I held up my fists of prayer and praise. The Lord then guarded my mind and heart and the enemy had to flee.

Over the years the meaning of the word home has really intrigued me. Is home a place, a building,  the people, or something else? My years as an immigrant in Switzerland have taught me that the feeling of home isn’t the place, although places hold memories. Home is where the people we love are. Where we can be ourselves, totally relax, and be comfortable – a place of belonging. 

… “Lord, I am so done with all of this. I need You! I know I need to be in Your word. I’m sorry for trying to be in control and run everything by my own wisdom… Show me the way. I’m tired of this life without You being in the center of it all. Please help me to be disciplined in time with You and in the Bible every day. I need Your sustenance. I love You. I’ll do whatever it takes. I just need more of You…”

How exciting! You’ve just had a baby! You should be thrilled right? Reality is, many women struggle with hormonal imbalances and exhaustion after a baby is born. When other situations life situations hit, it can be way more overwhelming than normal. What do you do when you should be enjoying this stage of life but it’s a challenge to get out of bed and face another day?The enemy tries to create a stronghold of shame around the idea of post-partum depression. He is a joy stealer. However, by the power of God’s word, His community, and the right support, you can overcome it and find peace and joy again. Bethany blesses us with her story of staying committed to Christ in spite of the weight that post-partum held on her. She shared with others in her time of need, was courageous in seeking help, and is now a light and gift…

Your pay remains the same. Your bills are increasing. Now, the news is saying you’re heading towards a recession. What are you going to do?

Are you looking to grow deeper with Jesus? Do you have a busy schedule and are struggling to find time to spend with Him? Meditate on one of the verses each day and see how the Lord encourages and strengthens you with His truth. It’s also a great way to memorize Scripture. Buy a few of the packs, then place them in frequently travelled areas in your day, such as the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, car, workplace, and/or your purse. Memorize the verse, and then turn all of the packs over to the next verse once you’ve got the first one done. Repeat until you finish the whole pack.We’ve made various themes to encourage people in situations of illness and grief. Why not give the gift of God’s truth to someone for their birthday? It’s a great little present topper! You can also bless others or yourself with our encouragement verse…

Are you finding it hard to spend time in the Bible or memorize Scripture? Select the Encouragement or Birthday pack and read one card each day. You could pick one verse to memorize per week or read through the pack each month for the year. Buy a few of them to place around your house, car, purse, etc. so you can meditate on it throughout the day. Do you know someone that’s sick or grieving? These packs are a great way to show you care. Offer the best kind of encouragement by giving them God’s comfort in their hard situations. Each verse pack contains 30 cards – a passage of Scripture for each day of the month. All verses are quoted in the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) version. The cards are 2″ x 4″.

Which season are you in right now?

You’re chronically sick and the doctor won’t confirm or deny the affect it’ll have on bearing children. You’ve wanted children for a long time and you’re worried that your biological clock is running out of time. What should you do?

Have you ever felt like the Lord isn’t present or doesn’t care about your situation? Perhaps you’re on the verge of feeling hopeless? It can be easy to lose sight of the mission you’re on with Christ when life gets hard. How do you strive for Him when it feels like He isn’t for you?