There’s got to be a term for it – for that constant state of feeling like the newbie at church (despite regular attendance there for a few years). The feeling that says, “I don’t know half of these people here! I wonder why they haven’t come and introduced themselves to me yet?!” The feeling that…
Be Bold In Battle
Author: Donna Marie I just want to scream Escape this dream The darkness overwhelms me I can’t see beyond the misery I can’t find the door I collapse to the floor I can’t escape the pain I can’t explain As I cry WHY WHY Do I want to die That is a LIE The attack is not…
The Protests Continue—A Call to Pray for Haiti
At the beginning of February 2019, I was in Haiti with a team of other short-term missionaries. I wasn’t surprised at the lack of first world comforts, but what was unanticipated was the ease at which one could play the lottery. When food, education, and medical care are sparse, the buying of a lottery ticket…
The Magnolia Story and Me
What do shiplap, Magnolia, and “Fixer Upper” have in common? Just one famous reality TV couple—Chip and Joanna Gaines. At this point they are legendary—an amazing marriage, adorable children, and even their own decorative line, “Hearth and Hand,” at Target. Like many women, I also got swept up into the excitement. When I can borrow…
Bold Gentleness
Under the fluorescent light, I was organizing stacks of new pots, toilet bowl brushes, can openers, laundry baskets, blankets, and a motley of household goods. Pillows periodically tumbled when I shifted a box underneath. Today, I expected quite a few people to come and gather items for their new apartments. Refugee families new to central…
Bold in Prayer
‘Bold’ is never a word I would use to describe myself. As a child and teenager, I was prone to anxiety and shied away from anything that would create conflict and make my stomach turn to knots. I remember my mom telling me several times throughout my adolescent years that I needed to learn to…
To Pray Boldly
Then Abraham spoke up again: “Now that I have been so bold as to speak to the Lord, though I am nothing but dust and ashes, what if the number of the righteous is five less than fifty? Will you destroy the whole city for lack of five people?” “If I find forty-five there,” he said,…
The Non-Fiction Books We Loved in 2018, and What We Will Read in 2019
We asked our contributors to tell us their favorite faith-inspired book read in 2018 and what they look forward to reading in 2019, so we could share the book love with you. We would love to hear your recommendations in the comments! The Books We Loved Kayla Anderson: The Best Yes by Lysa Terkeurst Britney…
Anchored Printable: Romans 8:28
All month long, our Anchored Voices contributors have been sharing their #oneword365. You too may have chosen a word of the year. A word you’ve chosen intentionally. God’s intention toward us is to work all things together for our good, for He is good. Enjoy this print created by our Creative Director, Sarah Dohman, and…
Calming the Chaos with 3 Focused Routines
As I look back on 2018, it was nothing like I anticipated it to be. There were many great times full of family, friends, laughter, memories, and successes. However, there were also darker times of confusion, heartache, frustration, and disappointment. Unfortunately, the latter things are what I am tempted to focus on when I think…
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