- What’s In a PlanHaving a plan can be really comforting. For many of us a plan provides a sense of security, certainty, and assurance. A lack of a plan can mean fear, uncertainty, confusion, and anxiety. Trusting in someone else’s plan can be just as fear inducing as not having a plan. Even when that someone else isContinue reading “What’s In a Plan”
- Psalm 16If you were to ask me my favorite bible verse six times per year, I would probably give you a different verse each time. My favorites are the ones that minister to me in whichever particular season I find myself in. I turned to Psalm 16 and realized how much I LOVE verses five throughContinue reading “Psalm 16”
- Three Miracles of ElishaTwice now I have been led to three chapters in the Book of 2 Kings that highlights three distinct miracles. First, Elisha heals a man of leprosy and then gives another man the leprosy. Second, he makes an iron axhead float in the Jordan river, and third he prophesies that a siege that is setContinue reading “Three Miracles of Elisha”
- My Mother’s InstructionsWritten by Leslie Stevens, M.Ed., LCMHC I’m from the country — Essex Country, Virginia. The town of Tappahannock is our county seat. I love home, it’s really beautiful and peaceful. I try to visit as often as I can. My mother lives in a cute three bedroom home with an expansive yard. Her driveway, however,Continue reading “My Mother’s Instructions”
- If God Said It, We Believe ItWritten By Miracle Hawkins, Contributing Writer 5/28/21 Proverbs 3:5 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” This is one of my favorite scriptures that I must remember and repeat to myself daily. When I begin to feel any fear, disappointment, or uncertainty, I look at itContinue reading “If God Said It, We Believe It”
- Love One Another: Benefits of Being in CommunityWritten by Miracle Hawkins, Contributing Writer 2/18/21 Even before the pandemic, loneliness and isolation was on the rise. This lack of connectivity caused symptoms of depression and anxiety. Unfortunately, with the pandemic, loneliness and isolation are only increasing more rapidly. What can help it? Community. Community was created by God to be a blessing toContinue reading “Love One Another: Benefits of Being in Community”
- When Times Get Tough, Remember the PromisesRemembering the Promises of God during difficult times.
- Working Through Resistance: New Wine Goes Into New WineskinYou can’t put new wine into old wine skin. Matthew 9:17 says “Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved.” This verse came to mind as I was reflectingContinue reading “Working Through Resistance: New Wine Goes Into New Wineskin”
- Faith in Times of Trouble (Coronavirus)I am normally not given into fears and hype about adverse weather, disasters, politics, or viruses. Because I am a highly sensitive person, I tend to keep my eye gate and ear gate pretty fortified. I can’t even watch a suspenseful (fictional) movie without feeling real stress in my body. I spent a season readingContinue reading “Faith in Times of Trouble (Coronavirus)”
- God’s PlanI am an entrepreneur. I was raised by an entrepreneur. I have friends who are entrepreneurs. I serve people who are entrepreneurs. I have noticed a need for faith among the entrepreneur community. We are all looking for ways to pay the bills, make an income, make passive streams of income, and build wealth forContinue reading “God’s Plan”