The Little White Duck
This week on the blog, Katie Sample explains how God used a little white duck to get her attention.
Reflection
Seek His Face
“Come,” my heart says, “seek his face!” But what does that mean. This week, Mary Conway provides some insight into this calling.
Try a Little Tenderness
“I want you to show tenderness through my tenderness toward you.” This week of the blog, Heidi Lepper Barrett explains how allowing God to soften our hearts can help us share His tenderness with others.
The Lord Heard My Cry
We make many choices in a lifetime, even in a day. This week, Nannet Horton shares how 3 important decisions changed the direction of her life.
Reckless Love
How do the Oklahoma State University crew team, Garth Brooks, and The Brady Bunch play a role in God’s Reckless Love? Let’s go on a journey with Bonnie Shaw’s latest reflection to find out!
To Linger at the Table
“Every Sunday is a little Easter carried throughout the year. An opportunity to celebrate, and to remember the resurrection … Just as on Easter Sunday we linger over empty plates in good company, so too can we linger at the table every Sunday.” Mary Conway shares another gem here, encouraging us to be Church, apostles of joy.
The Legend
“I believe loving one another must first begin with our relationship with Jesus. I challenge you the next time you pray, to close your eyes and have a seat with Jesus.” Destiny Welsh shares a new post at The Well’s blog, reminding us the more time we spend developing our relationships with the Lord, the more He will form our hearts to His own.
Wait for the Magi
“Maybe this year you can keep that manger scene up after the Christmas tree has come down. Maybe you can leave those wise men for their own spotlight. They could appear after Christmas and slowly, ever so slowly, make their way to the Christ Child. And during that journey, allow some quiet time for your own epiphany.” – Cindy Clefisch
Epiphany, Irish “Women’s Christmas,” and Spiritual Friendships
A lot of what we know about the wise men is from the gifts they brought. In this sense, the wise men’s story can be ours, too. One of the best gifts we can give, to not only Jesus but others, is the gift of our own heart. And when we think of giving hearts fully and freely, we can think of authentic spiritual friendships.
Love Never Fails: A Christmas Version
The holidays can create unique pressures on us. There are a dizzying array of demands and decisions to make: travel plans, family preparations, finances, shopping, cooking and cleaning to name just a few. It’s no wonder uninvited guests called stress and depression can find their way into our hearts and homes during the holidays. Today’s five-minute reflection gets to the heart of it all.