Jesus with Children

[Alyssa Roat] The Four Loves

“I love chocolate,” we say, and, “I love you.” However, the love we have for a significant other, a favorite food, and a friend are all different (hopefully). But English doesn’t lend itself well to making these distinctions. I’ve never had a “sweetheart” on Valentine’s Day, so as the holiday approaches, this single gal’s mind

[Guest Post: Tracie Heskett] Contentment with God

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians

[Guest: Tracie Heskett] Quiet, Please

“How many times have we been wearied by someone’s many words? Perhaps you’re not much for small talk and you’d like for the other person to get to the point so you can hear and understand their meaning. Or, we might enjoy spending time with a friend, but sometimes we can’t seem to get a word in edgewise; we’d like to have our thoughts heard instead of listening all the time.”