Tag Archives: Faith
Resources to Read Through the Bible with Kids
Many people set a goal to read through the Bible each year, but that resolution gets sidelined somewhere in Leviticus when they get so far behind it seems impossible to catch up on their reading plan....
AllMomDoes Jan 02, 2020
Who We Are
I read this quote the other day: "What you think of yourself is a lot more important than what others think of you." It's easy to place our identity in others' opinions of us or who others say we are....
AllMomDoes Jan 02, 2020
Finding Identity, Purpose & Destiny
It's so interesting walking into a women's state penitentiary. Recently, I was asked to serve on the prayer team for a special event. The cold environment and steel doors certainly were not welcoming....
AllMomDoes Jan 01, 2020
Jesus: Centerpiece or Cornerstone?
We visited a different church this past Sunday. We are on vacation, and we jumped in on the middle of a sermon series about growing the church. The preacher was young but had studied his material and ...
Abbie Mabary Dec 05, 2019
The Cast of the Christmas Story {2019}
I don't know about you, but it feels like the season of Christmas has suddenly snuck up on me. It's not too late to start a Christmas Devotional as you ponder the true meaning of the season. It can be...
Rebecca Joy Dec 02, 2019
Christmas in October
I was wandering the aisles of a large variety store the other day when I came upon their Christmas section all set up and ready for the season, and my first reaction was ... joy. Pure, unadulterated j...
Ann Kirsten Oct 18, 2019
Leaving Space for Unconventional Ministry
Do you ever get overwhelmed trying to find your place in ministry? Most churches encourage all members to get involved. It's a beautiful idea. If each member of a local church were to find an existing...
Abbie Mabary Sep 05, 2019
From Obligation to Delight: Creating Meaningful Devotional Times with Your Kids
When you think of "family devotions," what comes to mind? Do you imagine an angelic moment of unearthly cooperation, where children listen as you tenderly open the Scriptures to eager little disciples...
AllMomDoes Aug 26, 2019
To the Huggers of the World
MY HUSBAND: "Um, why did you hug the package guy?" A surprisingly large number of our conversations start with: "Why did you hug ..." (the store clerk, the lady at the gas station, the stranger on the...
Ann Kirsten Aug 07, 2019
What I Took Away From My Week As A Church Camp Counselor
I just spent a week as a counselor at church camp. I accompanied my two oldest for 7 days in the July heat of the Midwest, down in a peaceful little valley in the middle of nowhere. No air conditionin...
Abbie Mabary Jul 28, 2019