So, this moment happened today that totally made a parable come to life for me. I'm SO thankful that this moment was shared with a friend of mine, because it's pretty crazy, and she was there to prove it was... Continue Reading →
There is so much to unpack in the beginning of First Corinthians 3. But, man oh man, have I been completely struck with five words: But. God. Causes. The. Growth. How dare I even think for one nano-second that I,...me,...Carly,... Continue Reading →
Have you received advice that was really good? Advice that totally made sense? Advice that would have an end result that matches what God had promised you? I'm calling this kind of advice "cave advice". What if God had promised... Continue Reading →
Several weeks ago, I was feeling very overwhelmed. It just all seemed too much. My husband and I teach an adult Sunday School class (aka "a small group"), and during the prayer request share time I don't usually share about... Continue Reading →
When you are a follower of Jesus, your wardrobe is quite different than that of others whom do not choose to follow Jesus. You see, as a Jesus-follower, you have two additional wardrobe pieces: strength and dignity. "Strength and dignity... Continue Reading →
I've literally watched someone transform before my very eyes. You guys, it is almost the same as if I watched a caterpillar change into a butterfly, which is why this post is titled the way it is. Christy and I have... Continue Reading →
Satan tried to stir it up in my home last night. Tried to attack my family. BUT, he didn't get the foothold he needed. He was defeated, and a warrior was reawakened within me this morning. This attempted attack was... Continue Reading →
There are times when my heart, my head, and my hand don't line up. For example, my heart may have the desire to rest in God's word, while my hand reaches for my phone to mindlessly scroll through apps instead.... Continue Reading →
There's a big lottery drawing happening tonight. A neighboring state to mine does not have the lottery, so the gas stations near the border have lines of people waiting to buy lottery tickets wrapped around the buildings. Tonight, a lot... Continue Reading →
Loved Fiercely---Carly Van Laar 
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