Anniversaries are often cause for rejoicing: a 50th wedding anniversary, 40th year at a job, 15 years sober. These anniversaries are great to celebrate. Some anniversaries are not so easy to handle: death of a loved one, divorce, or other trauma. Of course, those are the anniversaries the enemy also targets to lure us into … Continue reading Celebrate the Faith-Building Anniversaries
Author: Janet Eriksson
Hosanna and Surrender: Insight from a Biblical Hebrew Word
I’ve been watching The Chosen series, season five. I appreciate how it’s given sight and sound to scripture. And of course, I love how Hebrew words are woven into the dialogue. Let’s take a closer look at one of those words. Hosanna The song of Hosanna as Jesus enters Jerusalem keeps ringing through my mind. … Continue reading Hosanna and Surrender: Insight from a Biblical Hebrew Word
Praying for People Who Are Homeless
If you feel called to pray for your community, your prayers will probably include individuals and families who are homeless or who have inadequate housing. A person is considered homeless when they have insufficient, safe, stable housing of their own. A homeless individual or family may live in a motel, car, tent, shelter, on a … Continue reading Praying for People Who Are Homeless
A Prayer in Summer
Lord, thank You for the beauty and blessing of this summer season. Nature dressed in green reminds us of the fullness of our life with You. Keep us growing and flourishing in the ways You desire for us, and keep us focused on You. As we feel soft, warm sand under our bare feet, remind … Continue reading A Prayer in Summer
Catalyst for Growth: Observation and Inference in the Parable of the Sower
On this blog, I sometimes share lessons about inductive Bible study. Today, I would like to share some examples of observation and inference. If you would like to start with an overview of inductive Bible study before reading today’s lesson, you can find that overview here: Inductive Bible Study: An Overview. What Is Observation and … Continue reading Catalyst for Growth: Observation and Inference in the Parable of the Sower
The Courage to Change: Book Review
I read The Courage to Change: Saying Goodbye to Good Enough and Embracing the Promise of What Can Be by Joyce Meyer at the perfect time, as I am navigating several major life changes. Even if I weren’t in the midst of big changes, this book would be helpful in any season, with practical, biblical … Continue reading The Courage to Change: Book Review
A Simple Way to Focus on God
This week, I’ve heard several folks mention that if we could just stay focused on God, we could handle whatever comes our way. Very true! But our focus is easily distracted. The same old lies come in, so we can’t remember the truth of who God is. How do we refocus on God, and quickly? … Continue reading A Simple Way to Focus on God
A Four-Word Prayer that Can Change Your Day
We all have them. Tough days. We know we should pray, but we can’t seem to think of what to pray. We just want peace. Next time you’re in that place, try this four-word prayer: “I love You, God.” Watch what happens. Saying those words changes you inside. Reminds you of the truth of who … Continue reading A Four-Word Prayer that Can Change Your Day
Growing in Thankfulness
Thankfulness is a key to a peaceful life. As you grow in thankfulness, you will find it easier to cope with stressful situations. You’ll find more joy in everyday life. Thankfulness will help you be more forgiving and more in tune with God. Thankfulness is something you can choose to grow in your daily life. … Continue reading Growing in Thankfulness
After the Storm Passes
A storm came through last night. Thankfully, it wasn’t as bad as predicted. No severe damage. Lots of lightning, wind, rain. Pretty intense. Kept me from sleeping for a while. But it moved through quickly. What followed the storm is a beautiful spring day. It’s been stifling hot for May. The storm stirred up because … Continue reading After the Storm Passes
Adventures with God 