How to celebrate Christmas 2016

Editor's Picks

• Karen Farris

  

  The Gift of Silence

  Getting to this trailhead had taken us over a gravel road that my son Tommy declared was like the surface of the moon—complete with deep craters. It was too dark to see into the woods as we drove further.After reaching our destination, Tommy and his childhood friend, Josh, didn’t delay....

  2 min read
• Carol McLeod

  

  Finding Peace in the Middle of Anxiety — Carol McLeod Ministries

  A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is introducing you to voices that inspire us to love Jesus more deeply. Today, I’m honored to share Amber Albee Swenson with you—an author, podcaster, and woman of unwavering faith. Amber has walked through seasons of pain, uncertainty, a

  7 min read
• Lisa Wesley

  

  How to Teach a Child to Pray

  Our children / grandchildren need to know how to pray, but how can we teach them in a way they will understand? Prayer is simply talking to God but explaining that to a little one may be difficult. They may have a very active imagination but still struggle to understand...

  6 min readPrayerChildrenGrandchildren
• Chris Carpenter

  

  Grinding Gears: How Going 'The Extra Mile' Changed Everything for Worship Artist Evan Craft

  For anyone who has placed their foot on a bicycle pedal and set out on a journey of any distance, you know the impact it can have on you.Beyond the grueling repetition of pedaling mile after mile after mile, sometimes in less than perfect weather conditions, one spends a lot...

  10 min readEvan CraftThe Extra MileBicyclingGod's FaithfulnessGratitude