Have you ever had a trial or circumstance that seems to send your life spiraling out of control? Maybe you were blindsided by some bad news, or feel betrayed by a friend. Whatever the situation, believers in Jesus Christ have a hope that the world cannot offer. When life catches us off guard and we feel completely out of control, one of the truths that brings me hope is that Jesus is Lord. Acts 10:36 The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ—He is...

We are so excited to celebrate the marriage of our oldest daughter Hannah early next year! As we have been working on all things wedding planning, I am reminded of something – there is no wedding without a “yes.” The question “will you marry me?” must be asked, and it must be followed by a “yes” for the relationship to move forward. Early in the Christmas Story, a young woman was invited to be a part of God’s plan. Luke 1:28-31 And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly...

Life is full of NEW Seasons, and embracing change is an essential part of our lives. I love fall and everything about it here in North Carolina! It's truly a beautiful place to live. We are also entering a new season in our FLOURISH Women's Ministry where we will focus our attention on the beauty and mission of Motherhood! For the past few months, our focus has been on embracing who we are in Christ . Our prayer team emails, blog posts, social media, have all reflected that theme. That...