About us
We are a christian family desiring to share the gospel by applying everyday circumstances, in all walks of life, to the redemption found in Jesus Christ.
Come, drink from the well.
“Whoever drinks from the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” (John 4:14)
- Discerning the voice of the Holy Spirit
As I prayed over the topic the Lord had for me to consider today, and these words came into focus, I admit, I didn’t want to type them. I don’t … Continue reading Discerning the voice of the Holy Spirit - Spiritual warfare
The longer I walk with the Lord, the more I realize that nothing happens as coincidence, as bad or good luck, as fate, happenstance, or any other cultural mindset to … Continue reading Spiritual warfare - Even if
The study of scripture and making it part of daily practice, even when we don’t feel like it, is part of the refining process that God uses to make us … Continue reading Even if - Never forsaken
One of the promises of scripture that comforts my heart on a regular basis is the promise that God will never leave me, nor forsake me even though I don’t … Continue reading Never forsaken - Beauty from ashes
The love of God is a mystery. Why He would come to earth, willingly yield His authority, the beauty and perfection of Heaven to empty Himself, and save me, is … Continue reading Beauty from ashes - Rhythms in our home
Some days go off without a hitch. We’re five minutes early to school, no one battled anyone else to the near death over the bathroom, homework is finished and tucked … Continue reading Rhythms in our home - The body of Christ
There are a couple of things on my heart this morning, and honestly it was hard to choose between them, especially after missing a few days last week. Illness has … Continue reading The body of Christ - Behind the scenes
The season that we’re in is between Kindergarten and middle school age children. We’ve been married thirteen years, so we’re not newly weds and not yet aged. We’re in the … Continue reading Behind the scenes - True love
The fairytale movies from when I was a kid made it look so simple. First, as a woman, be beautiful, slender, and vulnerable. As a man, be gallant, chivalrous, and … Continue reading True love - Keeping the faith
During our Bible time this morning, the preacher for the ministry that we use in our private study, Stephen Armstrong of Verse by Verse ministries, said that it is common … Continue reading Keeping the faith - Expectations
Having a goal oriented personality makes unmet expectations an opportunity for the gospel every day. As a mom, there are a certain number of tasks in our home that I … Continue reading Expectations - Giving credit where it’s due
Last week, in my women’s study, we posed the question, “do we credit God with the outcome when the circumstances didn’t go our way and praise Him just the same?” … Continue reading Giving credit where it’s due - The problem with concession
There have been plenty of points in my life where I found myself teetering between the expectation of the world and the holy expectation of God. Human nature wants to … Continue reading The problem with concession - Roles in our home
I am currently a stay at home wife and mom to our three children, seventh, third, and pre-k grades. Honestly, being a stay at home wife and mom is awesome. … Continue reading Roles in our home - Necessary changes
My life does not look the same today as it did ten years ago. This summer, in July, marks ten years of salvation for me. Ten years of reborn living, … Continue reading Necessary changes - Resting in gratitude
In our home we preach a message of gratitude. When something goes the way one of us hoped it would we ask, “did you thank God?” Often when I thank … Continue reading Resting in gratitude - The facade of control
Last night, around 5:30pm eastern standard time, a jet carrying 64 passengers departed from Wichita, Kansas. Sixty four families had someone they loved aboard that aircraft for what should have … Continue reading The facade of control - Having the right response in difficult circumstances
This morning, on the way to drop my girls off at school, I hit our neighbor’s dog. I called, and let them know, not wanting to stop and traumatize my … Continue reading Having the right response in difficult circumstances - Man’s plan and God’s provisionToday will wrap up our advent study as we turn our hearts and minds to the blessing of the Christmas season. God took on flesh and dwelt among us, to … Continue reading Man’s plan and God’s provision
- Humble beginningsWhen Jesus was born, there were no trumpets or fanfare. There were no armed guards protecting the route to His nursery. There were no silk sheets to wrap him in. … Continue reading Humble beginnings
- A feast of glorious proportionIt is fitting that Jesus turns water into wine for His first sign as Messiah. The signs are intended to demonstrate Him as Messiah and the disciples knew that the … Continue reading A feast of glorious proportion
- Miracle Worker: part 2John’s gospel details seven of Jesus’ miracles in demonstration of his deity. John also details several other moments where Jesus responds probably just like we would, and so we’re reminded … Continue reading Miracle Worker: part 2
- Miracle workerBy the end of John 1, four days have surpassed. Beginning at chapter 2, three days from then have gone by, 7 total days of Jesus’ earthly ministry have passed. … Continue reading Miracle worker
- Jesus, light of the world: intercessorSo often we feel that our naked and exposed position before the Father is one in which we stand alone, with the singular hope that we’ll be accepted, but acutely … Continue reading Jesus, light of the world: intercessor
- Under the fig treePicking up from where we left off, the next thing Jesus says to Nathanael is, “I saw you under the fig tree.” If Nathanael knew the Old Testament well, as … Continue reading Under the fig tree
- “Come and see“One thing that has always confounded me in scripture is the response of Jesus’ disciples upon first meeting him. As Jewish men they knew to expect and hope in the … Continue reading “Come and see“
- Light of the worldYesterday we discussed the total authority of Jesus as fully God and the humility that led him to putting aside his power, not His authority, but His power when He … Continue reading Light of the world
- Jesus: fully man and fully GodIn John 1, John establishes the identity of Jesus in verse 1 as the creator of all things. John establishes that Jesus is the Word by which all that exists … Continue reading Jesus: fully man and fully God
- Advent introductionAs we’re preparing our hearts for advent, let’s begin by exploring the triune nature of God. From the foundation of the earth God the Father, the Son, and the Holy … Continue reading Advent introduction
- On interruptionsThe Lord has been placing this writing at my table for some time and I’ve been avoiding it. “It will take too long,” and “I definitely will write that, I … Continue reading On interruptions
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