The ringing in of a new year brings lots of resolutions, promises and questions, not the least of which is, “Can You Really Start Over?” It’s a question worth asking at a time of year when most of us would like to turn over a new leaf. It also happens...
Carol McLeod
“He sent His word and healed them and delivered them from their destructions.” -- Psalm 107:20 What if I told you that there is one simple change that you could make in the coming year that would change your life exponentially? Would you do it? What if I told you...
First of all, sorry this blog post is just being released today! It has been in the drafts since Jan 27th and unfortunately I forgot to schedule it for publishing! Please bear with me and read thro…
Hannah
Matthew 6:34: "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."You sit there, staring at the list of resolutions you wrote down at the beginning of the year. Stress wraps around you like a tight grip. None of them...
By Elizabeth Prata It’s 2024, and a new year. A fresh start. I’ve been blessed with many new readers and visitors to the site lately. I think it’s a good time to write a bit about…
A newspaper and cellphone on a desk. (Photo by Lisa Fotios from Pexels)The lingering Israel-Hamas conflict claims more lives!The War in Ukraine widens!The US breaks the record for most mass shootings in a single year!These headlines are some of the disturbing news that inundate us today and in recent times....
"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."- Philippians 4:8 As 2024 begins, we all want a better and happier life than the past few years. We look...
Via Valenzuela
Welcome to the start of a new year full of hope and opportunity! As we begin this exciting chapter, let us turn to the Bible, our guiding light for inspiration and direction. I remember how these verses encouraged me in the past, giving me strength and consolation as I faced...
Stepping confidently into a New Year felt much like my first step onto that swaying bridge all those years ago: impossible.
Peggi Tustan
As we launch a New Year, I am pondering God’s call to holiness. It’s snowing. The whiteness is blinding after days of dull, dreary rain. Watching the snow, I sense God’s Spirit saying, “I am holy. I live in blinding light. I want you to be holy as well.”God, the...
A Costa Rican stranger who became a friend. Happy new year, my friend! I am sitting here reflecting on my first fully solo trip to Costa Rica, a country where the natives don’t speak my nativ…
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found that two profound questions have guided the trajectory of my life. The first is: Who does God want me to be five or ten years from now? And that leads t…
Nancy C. Williams
“…Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands for us….” (Psalm 90:17) As 2024 gets rolling, I’ve noticed lots of folks have chosen their inspirati…
Revive Our Hearts
As the new year begins, an intense recording schedule kicks off for Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth.
Image by Brigitte Werner from Pixabay I decided to start 2024 reading from the book of Proverbs and, this time, from “The Message.” The introduction to the book used the subtitle of “A Manual For L…
Kathleen Orenza
In this new year, we often find ourselves seeking a fresh start, a chance to let go of the old and embrace a new beginning. As we step into this season of change, it is the perfect time to address a common challenge many of us face: the struggle with...
As we start 2024, we do not have to carry the mental baggage of last year. Here are some Mindset Hacks for 2024 to remind you that you get to choose your thoughts.
Simple and Effective Cleaning and Organization Hacks for a Fresh Start The holiday season brought joy, festivities, and perhaps a bit of chaos to our homes. As the decorations come down and the last bits...
I turned 50 in 2023! That brought a mixed bag of goodies and booby prizes. Emotionally and mentally 2023 felt like my healthiest year ever! No exaggeration. A decade of steady self-work coupled wit…
Via Valenzuela
Welcome to a new year filled with hope and the chance to strengthen our bond with God via thankfulness. In our lives, gratitude is like a lovely melody that not only fills us with happiness and purpose but also speaks to the love of God. The Bible emphasizes the value...