Journal

The Power and Practice of God's New Morning Mercies

We are constantly striving to have enough. We hope our coffee is enough for the day before us. We finagle our money to be enough for the month. We hope our vacation will be restful enough. We ne...

4 Ways to Begin the New Year With Rest and Contentment

Many times, at the threshold of a new year, we’re thinking about what we want. The things we wish to accomplish and acquire are at the forefront of our minds. Yet what if at the center of these ...

Pointing Our Kids From Hardship to Hope

Walking along certain beaches, you might notice a glint from the shore. Sea glass mingles with shells, sand, and seaweed, telling a story all its own. Time and turbulence both lend to the unique...

Living with Biblical Intentionality

One of the most disheartening experiences of life is feeling we have no purpose, and this is because God never meant us to live like that! Instead, He created us with incredible significance and...

Advent Scriptures and Songs for Remembering Why Jesus Came

It is difficult to defend ourselves against the distractions of the holiday season. It seems everywhere we turn, something wants to steal our attention away from the lowly stable in Bethlehem. T...

3 Habits to Help Our Kids Rejoice in All Circumstances

One of the most daunting realities of parenthood is knowing our kids follow our lead. On the one hand, we take joy in the opportunity to guide them. On the other hand, there is an overwhelming, ...

Collecting God’s Goodness

It is easy to lose sight of God’s goodness. If we’re not intentionally setting our eyes and minds on His good gifts, distraction, disarray, and discouragements quickly divert our attention. We p...

God Is Our Shield — 10 Verses About God's Protection

Listen to Scripture Lullabies Have you ever felt vulnerable to a million different dangers? The number of scenarios stacked up against us can be disheartening, if not terrifying...

Bible Verses About Music: The Powerful Harmonies of Scripture

Listen to God’s Word Set to Peaceful Music With Scripture Lullabies The introduction of a song, those first few notes delivered to our ears, has a powerful effect on our soul...

What Does “Selah” Mean?

Experience God’s Peace With Scripture Lullabies There is magnificent order and structure to God’s Word — a dedication to intention that flows into the construct of our lives as ...

Using Scripture Music To Calm Anxiety

In a world of constant change, we often feel anxious. Confidence melts and drips from our days as we live in uncertainty. We’re left raw and vulnerable to an onslaught of fear. Scripture music h...

God's Promises for When Hope is Hard to Find

When difficulties surface in our lives, they come like a torrent. There is a domino effect of trials, one knocking into the next and setting off a series of events that threaten to swallow all h...