What being a parent taught me about God

By Violetta Reum Less than two weeks ago, my son, Dominik, turned 10 months old. It has been an incredible journey of being a parent. I have been surprised by how truly difficult it is and how unmanageable my life seems at times. I have been surprised by how exponentially and magically my heart has …

Thanksgiving

By Morgan Petit-Homme I spent a little time thinking about what thankfulness really meant to me. If I'm honest, I've never really gotten a good grasp on the idea of "prayers of Thanksgiving". It always sounded like a great idea; it always sounded so powerful and important. I'd wonder what that was supposed to look …

Thankfulness

By Violetta Reum It is Thanksgiving week in the United States right now and it is one of my most favorite holidays of the year. The fall is coming to an end, welcoming in the winter and with it, the Christmas season. Thanksgiving brings families and friends together to celebrate, feast and be thankful for …

Rest and Release

By Morgan Petit-Homme There’s a difference between perseverance and being stubborn.  There is good in persevering and being strong, overcoming the things that have hindered you before; conquering fears and evil. Yes, Paul teaches, even encourages us to persevere.  But, there is much to be said about stepping away from things that are not good …

Trust in Him

By Violetta Reum Oh how deeply I want to trust you, Lord. I know I should trust God because the scripture tell me so and the Bible is alive and real; not old and irrelevant. When I surrendered my life to the calling Jesus has given me by serving others and trying to glorify Him …