The Easter Season and the Understanding of Sin

The countdown to Easter in our home is well underway. Lil' Man wakes up every morning and rushes to his Star Wars calendar so he can mark off one more day...with each mark in the calendar, he sees the closeness of Easter Sunday's arrival. He is so excited. The thrill of celebration and all that it entails…

Stories from the Homestead: The Hope of Spring

The tiniest blades of green pushing through winterized soil, what a beautiful thing. Soil so hard and worn from winter's wind beating down upon it, is now the soil from which the new begins to grow. Every time I walk outside and see the specks of green, I am reminded of the hope of spring.…

Marriage Moments: Through the Fire

I recently asked several ladies to share some of their thoughts and experiences with you. I wanted them to center in on marriage - the good and/or the mess it can be. I wanted to share with you testimony after testimony of a God who restores, a God who fulfills, and a God who loves…