The Bible – Growing Grace-Full

by Linda

Hunting Loose Ends

What does it take to be prepared for hard times? Is it possible to know that when tests come, we will do more than survive? That we can actually thrive? When being bombarded by new cultural norms, how do we keep from being swept away? How do we filter all of the information and opinions […]

by Linda

How Do You Know You Are on the Right Path?

When you look at the world around you, how do you understand the times we are living in? If there is hardship, or things aren’t going in the way you think is right, how do you come to a conclusion about the reasons for the circumstances you see? Many of the Old Testament books explain […]

by Linda

The Other Day…

If you’ve met me, you might have noticed I’m guarded. I admit it. But underneath a few prickles, I’m a softy at heart. So when I read John 11 to my kids at the breakfast table yesterday morning, I melted into a puddle of tears. As I excused myself to grab some tea and regain […]

by Linda

Living in a Bubble of Grace

When our family moved to this Brainerd Lakes area to serve at Camp JIM 14 years ago, I joined a local MOPS group. MOPS stands for Mothers Of Preschoolers. It was a life line for me. Being part of a small group of moms in the same stage of life, sharing their ups and downs, […]

by Linda

Miscarriage: What to Expect, Finding God’s Heart in the Process, and Comforting the Hurting

Warning: This is a fairly long post, and goes into some detail about what can occur with a miscarriage. Mama’s, you won’t want your young children reading over your shoulder. iscarriage. It happens a lot more often than we realize. Many women tend to wait until they pass the first 12 weeks to announce their […]