Expectation Management
It’s snowing here today, and I’m sitting in my favorite spot next to the window overlooking my backyard and watching it snow while I...
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Finding Peace in a Chaotic World
We're everyday, imperfect Christians doing our best to live Godly lives in a difficult world. We started this site to share our faith and Biblical truth with others in hopes that they too find "the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding." Philippians 4:7
"You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock." Isaiah 26:3,4 English Standard Version
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Jesus: Carpenter, Teacher, King
Jesus: Lion and Lamb by Chrissie Angell Many Old Testament prophets foretold the birth of Jesus. Yet so many details about His birth were...
Permission to Be Salty
Sometimes I wonder if anything I do will really make a difference in this world. Pandemic. War. Earthquakes. Famine. I don’t know if the...
Prayer Warriors
“You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many” (2...
Embracing Renewal in Chaos and Uncertainty
With so much bad news coming at us all the time, how can we control our thoughts?
Finding God - Part II
“Thus says the LORD: ‘Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest...
How Can We Experience Joy in Death?
I felt guilty. My grandma passed away, and I didn’t feel the sorrow I thought I should. I felt sad, but I didn't feel the overwhelming...
Perfect Timing
Are there any men or women from the Bible that you identify with as you read their stories? For me, that person is Moses. Sadly, I don’t
The Last Supper
The Washing of the Disciples’ Feet – John 13:1-20 How would you feel if Jesus knelt down to wash your feet? Would you let the Lord wash...
Love Thy Neighbor
Matthew 22:36-40 36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment of the Law?” 37 And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with...
What Is Needed Now
“If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear...
Our Perpetual Hope by Capt. James Walker
At Christmas time our family watches about every Christmas movie you could name. They are usually playing in the background as everyone...
A New Resolution
Psalm 119:81 “My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word.” “I just can’t stand it!” I cried as I punched the “off” button on...
2020 Wrap Up with Diana & Chrissie
Join Joy In Faithful Living Founders, Diana & Chrissie, as they wrap up 2020 with a discussion on friendship, the best parts of 2020, and...
Creating a Plan for Success
“In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:6 I am absolutely giddy over here! I’m completing...
A Formula for Overcoming Worry
When my alarm went off, I was physically and emotionally exhausted. I struggled to get out of bed, dreading the day before me. I had...
Words with Wisdom
I love words. Apparently, I always have. My mother tells a story about hearing me, as an infant, lying in my crib, prattling on...
Finding Hope in Uncertain Times
2020 has been a wicked year. A global pandemic has brought fear over sickness and death and uncertainty about our future. What will our...