The country is in full celebratory mode this week. We're even taking a little break here on the blog. But we want to celebrate with you : the freedom we enjoy, but more importantly, the freedom we have in Christ. A freedom that's to be celebrated every day of our lives. Because where the spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom! DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE … [Read more...]
Encouragement Bible: Boot Camp
There is a song that reminds you that sometimes you have to encourage yourself. As my baby sister heads to boot camp, I am reminded of this song. She will be going for eight weeks or so. Eight weeks without a chance to receive weekly spiritual edification from her pastor. Eight weeks without a chance to pick up the phone and call a family member or childhood friend when she … [Read more...]
Bible Memory Beginnings for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Before our son was born, the topic that Paul and I spent the most time discussing and praying about was Joseph's spiritual future. Spiritual future. If you've never heard that term before, take a second and let it soak in a bit. The spiritual future of your child is everything that you put before him or her, every lesson, good or bad you teach, every glimpse of Jesus in … [Read more...]
From This Day Forward – Praying for your Marriage
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting STC in such a tangible way! Praying for Your Marriage Praying for your marriage. Many wives or husbands do it when a relationship is teetering on crisis mode, or when a spouse has broken their heart. Some pray for their marriage when they read an exceptionally motivating book on relationships, or listen to a … [Read more...]
Easter Opposites And God’s Way Out
I just love that the re-visioned, God-envisioned STC blog has launched with the coming of April. Not only are we celebrating this space which is dedicated to Christ and written to minister to His daughters, we are also rejoicing in the fact that our Messiah is resurrected! He has defeated the grave! That phrase alone brings indescribable joy!April has me … [Read more...]