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Back To The Basics: Journaling

by Kirstin Ricketts | Sep 4, 2020 | All The Things, Faith Matters, The Blog

I failed at journaling for a good ten years. My journals became places of shame. I would be consistent and then stop after a few weeks, then start again and, after another failed attempt, figure I was a lost cause. It was disastrous. It was also exhausting because I...

Back To The Basics: Bible Study

by Kirstin Ricketts | Sep 2, 2020 | Faith Matters, The Blog

When it comes to Bible Study this fall, we could easily come up with a list of reasons why it’s probably not the best time. School could change, we are just plain tired and need a break, or maybe the pandemic has you feeling off-center. There are new ways God...

Stand in the Right Strength

by Melissa Cheatham | Sep 1, 2020 | Faith Matters, The Blog

The other day my husband and I felt as though we took another “hit” from all things 2020. He made a reference that I thought was great. He compared us all to boxers – fighters that keep taking unexpected blows. Such a man thing. 😉 There were no “Rocky” quotes...

Back To The Basics: Prayer

by Kirstin Ricketts | Aug 31, 2020 | Faith Matters, The Blog

Prayer is worth fighting for. It’s worth making the time and sticking to it. God hears and answers specifically, and if we get organized about it, we will see Him work. Here are a few things to consider as we make prayer an essential part of the fall. Remember...

What Are Your Plans This Fall?

by Kirstin Ricketts | Aug 28, 2020 | Faith Matters, The Blog

In the spring, changes were happening so quickly that we had to be reactionary. Now, like it or not, we know this road. School being up in the air or already at home, the next sports season is a maybe, traveling…who knows? God promises to supply all that we need...

Let’s Remember What We Know

by Kirstin Ricketts | Aug 26, 2020 | Faith Matters, The Blog

I feel like we are a bit late to the game here. My kids start school tomorrow. Probably. I feel like I need to put a disclaimer on everything right now. Unless they have a fever. Unless the school cancels at the last minute. These times feel so disorienting to me...