You Are the Right Mom for the Job
A Mother’s Day Reflection for Every Story By Shannon Scott Mother’s Day is often wrapped in flowers, cards, and sentiment. But underneath the surface, for many women, it’s also layered with complexity. For some, it brings joyful memories. For others, it resurfaces longing, grief, or quiet questions we rarely utter out loud. No matter what […]
From Sunday to Every Day: Carrying Easter Forward
Easter Beyond Sunday For many of us, Easter Sunday comes and goes in a whirlwind of early morning services, joyful worship, family gatherings, and maybe a well-earned afternoon nap. We celebrate the resurrection with full hearts—but then Monday comes. The excitement fades, and life moves on. But what if Easter wasn’t just a one-day event? […]
Walking Through Holy Week: A Daily Reading Plan
Holy Week is a sacred journey that brings us closer to the heart of the gospel. From the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to the sorrow of the cross on Good Friday, and ultimately to the glory of the empty tomb on Easter Sunday, this week is filled with profound moments […]
The Transforming Power of Fasting During Lent
The Spiritual Disciple of Fasting Lisa Bevere once said, “Dieting changes how you look, but fasting changes how you see.” That simple yet profound statement captures the essence of why fasting is a spiritual discipline worth exploring—especially during Lent. Fasting isn’t just about abstaining from food; it’s about creating space for God to move in […]
What Is Lent? A Journey of Preparation and Renewal
For many Christians, Lent is a familiar season—marked by fasting, prayer, and reflection—but for others, it remains a mystery. What exactly is Lent, and why does it matter? More importantly, how can this ancient tradition shape our faith and prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter? The Meaning and History of Lent Lent is […]
Glory Deficit
It was in 2002 that a new word graced the landscape of Millennials everywhere: “selfie.” An Australian man, Nathan Hope, after too many drinks on his 21st birthday posted a picture of his stitched lip with the caption “sorry about the focus, it was a selfie.” Since then, 92 million selfies have been taken and […]
Beginnings & Completion
When facing new beginnings, uncertainty often follows. How will you handle the change? Are you making the right decision? Maybe you have no say in the matter. Either way, every beginning launches us into what’s next with the hopeful expectation that what has started will have longevity. My life has been a series of stops […]
Languishing or Flourishing?
In 2021, The New York Times published an article by Adam Grant, a well-known popular science author and professor, reflecting on life in a post-pandemic world. He explored the concept of languishing, describing it as follows: “It wasn’t burnout—we still had energy. It wasn’t depression—we didn’t feel hopeless. We just felt somewhat joyless and aimless. […]
What Happens When Prayer and Gracious Speech Become a Habit?
Applying Colossians 4 to Daily Life The Call to Devotion In a fast-paced world filled with distractions, it’s easy to let spiritual habits take a back seat. But in Colossians 4:2-6, Paul gives a clear and urgent instruction: be devoted. Devotion isn’t passive—it’s a commitment that reshapes our priorities and perspectives. Paul calls us to […]
How Can a Heavenly Mindset Transform Your Everyday Life?
Practical Wisdom from Colossians 3 A New Life, A New Perspective What captures your attention when you wake up each morning—emails, to-do lists, or worries about the day ahead? Life’s demands can tether our thoughts to the here and now. But in Colossians 3:1-3, Paul reminds us of a profound truth: we’ve been raised with […]