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gos•sip /’gäsup/ casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true Oxford Languages Ok! Some of us may look at this definition and think whoa, that steps on my toes a little harder than I thought it would. That is a great definition of gossipContinue reading “The Invisible Sin”

“Abide in me, and I in you.” John 15:4January came and I read this passage. The concept of abiding grabbed my attention. I realized that I was good at trying to bear fruit, but not at abiding. I felt led to choose this word as my focus for the year. I didn’t know what itContinue reading “Abide”

Recently we youth girls hosted a tea party for the moms in our church. We wanted the evening to be relaxing and encouraging for our moms so we all worked together to make fancy little sandwiches, soup, salad, an assortment of desserts, and of course, a variety of tea! Most of the credit goes toContinue reading “Mother Appreciation Banquet”

This post was written by a family friend of ours, Jen Yoder. She is the author of a creative writing curriculum, Creative Word Studio. I did this in school and am very impressed with the quality of it! Feel free to contact her on their website. If I asked if you have experienced criticism inContinue reading “How to Face Criticism”

Words: Damarus My life has been greatly impacted by people speaking words of encouragment to me. Times when I wasn’t sure I could make it, they said it would be okay. Times when I prayed for Jesus to show His love, His people acted and blessed. Blessings and being blessed are in the Bible soContinue reading “Blessings : the act or words of one who blesses; approval”