Why Pray the Psalms?

An Unexpected Presence, an "Unsuspected Power"

Why Pray the Psalms

“Wherever the Psalter is abandoned, an incomparable treasure vanishes from the Christian church. With its recovery will come unsuspected power.” ~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer I still remember the ache, the hunger, the thirst, the desperation that drove me to Jesus in my teens… I remember the fear. The fear that needed casting out by His perfect […]

Count Your Blessings: A Grown-Up Scavenger Hunt

It’s that time of year… many of our friends will be swapping gratitude challenges on Facebook, posting favorite verses or pledging to share certain number of things they’re thankful for each day in November — which is awesome! We know from studies done in the fields of science, medicine, psychology, and religion, and from our […]

Fun Friday: Great Reads

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We’re at the end of Week Three in a five-week summer Bible study we call Virtual VBS for GrownUp Girls. If we were really at Vacation Bible School together (wouldn’t that be fun!), we would definitely have some time set aside for sharing songs and stories and doing some fun crafts. And snacks… don’t forget […]

Get a Handle on the Holidays! ~ Lucinda Secrest McDowell

Get a Handle on the Holidays with Three Words: Focus, Fun, Faith | Guest Post by Lucinda Secrest McDowell

This month I’ve invited some of my favorite friends to help me make this a December to Remember! I’ve asked them to share some of their favorite Christmas stories, memories, reflections, even tips and suggestions for making this season —  when we celebrate the birth of Jesus — truly the most wonderful time of the […]