• Devotionals

    How to Push Back Against the “Us Vs. Them” Mentality

    We are living in a divided world.  Join us today for an important conversation about how to push back against the “Us Vs. Them Mentality.” How to Push Back Against the “Us Vs. Them” Mentality Love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:39 Mom’s Thoughts on How to Push Back Against the “Us Vs. Them” Mentality I played volleyball in high school, and there was an ongoing rivalry between the volleyball players and the cheerleaders.  The volleyball players often made snide remarks about the cheerleaders’ outfits and peppy cheers, and the cheerleaders rolled their eyes and cracked jokes about the sweaty, muscular volleyball players. Looking back, it seems ridiculous that we…

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  • Devotionals

    God in Suffering

    Do you struggle to understand what God is doing in difficult times?  It’s not easy to wrap our minds around the work of God in suffering and struggles.  However, Scripture promises that God can work all things together for the good of those who love him.  Let’s talk about this difficult topic today. God in Suffering And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 1 Peter 5:10 Mom’s Thoughts on God in Suffering: Suffering is no fun, but we all endure suffering in life.  Sometimes…

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    How to Be a Good Friend

    Do you want to know how to be a good friend to the people God has placed in your life?  Being a good friend isn’t about being perfect.  Let’s talk about one simple way to be a good friend today. How to Be a Good Friend Love does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 1 Corinthians 13:5 Mom’s Thoughts on How to Be a Good Friend: Do you have a friend who always seems to be mad at you?  She might constantly tell you that you hurt her feelings or complain that you never have time for her. …

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    For Such a Time as This

    Do you ever feel like you’re just stumbling through your days in survival mode?  Maybe your life feels ordinary and unexciting.  Or perhaps your life feels stressful and frustrating.  Regardless of what season you are in, we want to encourage you today.  God doesn’t waste anything.  He has called you to embrace each moment of your life – for such a time as this! For Such a Time as This “And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14). Mom’s Thoughts on Living for Such a Time as This: Every week, our family memorizes a Bible verse together. We…