By Guest Author | Ashley Piner: Handwritten notes have always held a special place in my heart. I cherish cards, treasuring the unique handwriting and signatures of loved ones. My husband and I often leave little notes for each other, and I write messages for our kids, whether tucked into their lunchboxes or written on our storm door.  Read More

By Elliotte Pearson: I was reading through Philippians last week in preparation for the upcoming series at church, and I read verse 6 of chapter 1, which says, “For I am confident of this very thing, That He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.”  Read More

By Whitney Bailey: A whole tree. A broken tree. A processed tree. A garden tree. A redemption tree. A final tree. Whether we have realized it or not, as believers, our entire faith begins and ends with trees.  Read More

By Mike Adkins: Holy Spirit, grow in us the fruit of joy despite adversity. - Philippians 1:12-13 The Apostle Paul is in a Roman prison when he pens the letter to the church in the city of Philippi. He helped plant this church on his second missionary journey in Acts, chapter sixteen.  Read More

By Miranda Braden: Paul asks if our hearts are tender and compassionate. He urges us to work together with one mind and one purpose, reminding us not to be selfish, but humble, thinking of others as better than ourselves.  Read More

By Guest Author | Rebecca Alfred: Pain is NOT optional. I don’t like pain. I’ve been running and hiding from it for the majority of my life and attempt to avoid it at all costs. Life is hard on this side of Heaven.   Read More