“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnare us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the... Continue Reading →
What Is In A Name?
Proverbs 22:1 ”A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold.” Philippians 2:9 “Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name.” Recently, at my house there has been a lot of discussion about names. It has... Continue Reading →
It’s A Matter of The Heart
"And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.” Mark 12:30 As I begin to write today I am reflecting on the business of the season our family is currently in and the busy season ahead. So much anticipation... Continue Reading →
Bearing One Another’s Burdens
“ Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2 “ Through love serve one another.” Galatians 5:13b Dear Readers, Three weeks ago, Hurricane Florence came ashore and ravaged parts of our North Carolina coastline. It was a storm that lingered and caused much damage. The weather brought hints of fall... Continue Reading →
As We Gather Together
Psalm 34:3, “Oh Magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.” Dear Readers, As I write I am flying home from an amazing Women’s conference called Gather. Gather is held each fall in Colorado Springs. The theme this year came from Matthew 7:11, “If you, then, though you are evil, know... Continue Reading →
What Does Love Look Like
“By this everyone will know you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35 As our city began to feel the effects of Hurricane Florence, our church home of Manna Church opened its doors as a shelter for those displaced because of the storm. Donations came in to help with the logistics of... Continue Reading →
Jesus Calms the Storm
That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it... Continue Reading →
Be Confident in Christ
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6 My husband’s love language is gifts. He loves to receive them, but what he enjoys the most is surprising those he loves with special gifts he knows they... Continue Reading →
Unexpected Answers
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.” Ephesians 3:20 (NIV) It has been exactly one month since I had to say goodbye to my daughter Hannah and our first granddaughter Raegan. My heart was breaking, as... Continue Reading →
Guest Post – Made Perfect Through Suffering
The following blog post is written by my daughter, Mary. She wanted to share a few things that have been on her heart over the summer. “In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the Author of their salvation perfect... Continue Reading →
Diana Juergens 