Asking for help is not something I do easily. I can find myself circling the “shame spiral” as we lovingly call it in our house,…
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Your Safe House
“The joy of the LORD is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). A few years ago in southwestern Ontario we had one of the coldest winters…
View More Your Safe HouseKeeping Joy in my Ministry Marriage
We know that ministry is hard. It’s a given and it is not hidden and none are exempt. We all have our struggles, but we…
View More Keeping Joy in my Ministry MarriageThe Power of the Word “Is”
“The joy of the LORD IS your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). My fifth grade English teacher had us write in our journals every day. In…
View More The Power of the Word “Is”Christmas Names/The Second Hand Nativity
Christmas Names By, Tobi H. I love listening to Christmas music all throughout the advent season. Recently, I’ve been meditating on the hymn based off…
View More Christmas Names/The Second Hand NativityChristmas Special: Tips for Joy/Advent Idea: Check Your Attitude and Remember the Joy of the Gospel
By, Nicole M. Simple—yet significant—ways to add joy to the Christmas Season Pause to play together at home (more…)
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Worshipping the Wonderful One By, Wendy M. “Why do you ask my name, seeing it is wonderful?” (Judges 13:18) I never thought of going to…
View More Worshipping the Wonderful OneCelebrating Advent/Christmas with Joyful Expectation
By, Denna B. Advent is 25 days worth of waiting, expecting, and HOPE. I love celebrating this time of year at home and with our…
View More Celebrating Advent/Christmas with Joyful ExpectationFrom Fear to Joy
It’s the time of year for Christmas movies and my absolute favorite is A Charlie Brown Christmas. I still get chills during the speech that…
View More From Fear to JoyFrom Our Kitchen to Yours: Soup Recipes You’ll Love
Winter Minestrone Soup Adapted from Melskitchencafe.com Serves 6-8 6 slices bacon, chopped, cooked till crispy 1 c chopped onions 1 ½ c diced carrots (about…
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