Our local mountain bike team is in season, which means Oconee Heritage Park sees a flurry of kids on bikes twice a week. I am in a family of bike riders, as my husband, Brandon, and our twins all enjoy... Continue Reading →
This post is by my friend, Beth, and is the first ever guest blogger here! Beth and I met in college at The University of Georgia. She is married, and has two children, Noah and Hope. Below is a story she shared on her Facebook page and it resonated with me in such a big way. I loved the simplicity of the message, the photos, and that it was a message taught by children......
This week several churches in our area are hosting Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children. VBS has been a staple of my summers since I attended my first VBS as a toddler. After aging out of being an attendee for VBS, I became a volunteer–first, at my home church, and later at the church where I attended as a college student, which happens to be the same church I attend now, over 20 years later....
Through the winds of thoughts swirling, through seeking and praying for guidance and direction, it became clear to me that I lacked knowledge in such a big way. A fresh desire to learn more and to educate myself where I am ignorant settled on me like a fog on a meadow. When I am searching for answers, for direction, for true knowledge, I start in God's word.
Jesus prayed for His disciple, Peter, and specifically that Peter’s faith would not fail. What prompted Jesus to pray for Peter’s faith?--
I have yet to meet you, I do not know your name, even so, I pray for you six days a week.
This story kept going in the days to follow, as God keeps showing that He is at work, and that He truly cares of us. This is what happened to me next...
Every morning on my drive into work, I pass a city bus stop. And every morning, I see the same lady sitting at the stop awaiting the bus....
Have you ever ordered a smoothie from one of those smoothie places? I've splurged every now and then treating myself to one of those concocted-cups-of-goodness. Each time, I've felt so empowered when I order...
Loved Fiercely---Carly Van Laar 
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