The Journal
Reflections on Scripture, story, beauty, grief, faith,
and the ordinary places God meets us.
A New Season for S.O.P.
We are discussing our exciting new season at A Symphony of Praise. Tune in!
The Hope Of Bethlehem.
Discover the timeless beauty of O Little Town of Bethlehem through reflections on its lyrics and the hope it offers this Christmas season. Explore how the carol speaks to our longing for a Savior, the call to open our hearts to Jesus, and the miracle of His presence in our lives. A heartfelt meditation on faith, humility, and the joy of Christ’s birth.
How to Choose ONE VERSE For Your New Year.
In this article, discover how ONE VERSE can revolutionize your New Year. As you open up God’s Word, you can find the one verse that can ignite a year of passion and miracles.
How ONE WORD Replaced Every New Year Resolution.
One Word has changed my life. I no longer make resolutions, I choose one word for the year, and I have seen God move. If you are looking forward to a New Year or a New Season, consider throwing away the resolutions, and choosing only one word.
You haven't been buried. You've been planted.
“Sometimes when you are in a dark place, you think you have been buried, but actually you have been planted.” (Christine Caine) Today, let’s shift our perspective from being buried to being planted and realize that our greatest test will produce the greatest testimony. How do you stay planted? I am giving you three ways to flourish.
Closing the Page on 2020.
Encouragement for The New Year including personal reflections, new year's quotes from Charles Spurgeon, and a New Year message of hope.
CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible Review & Giveaway
The CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible is a visually immersive Bible reading experience featuring over 1,200 images, maps, and illustrations to provide greater insight and understanding of the people, places, and events of scripture. Book-specific introductions provide the setting and circumstances of writing for each book, and every image includes a descriptive caption to help better understand what is pictured. Today, I am honored to review for you the CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible. Plus, at the end of this post, we are doing a giveaway for this amazing new resource.
Is God Really Good?
The vulnerability and honesty in which Asaph penned Psalm 73 are remarkable and awe-inspiring. When trying to find the words to describe the state of the world in 2020 adequately, Asaph’s words, generations later, rang in my heart. Join us for a simple modern-day interpretation of Psalm 73. I pray it brings hope, healing, and surrender in the middle of the anger, sadness, confusion, and chaos.