Christian life . Ministry . Perseverance
Keep Building: How to Face Opposition with Confidence
On June 27, 2026 by Anna De LayHave you ever started working toward a goal – one in obedience to God’s call on your life – only to be met with brash negativity or contempt from others? The biblical story of Nehemiah reminds us that opposition will surely come, especially when we are headed in the right direction. But it’s how we
Homeschooling
Lean into Grace: Homeschooling Through the Unexpected
On June 16, 2026 by Anna De LayOur family has experienced many wonderful seasons throughout our homeschool journey, and we’ve had our hardships too. Times of grief, financial strain, relationship issues, job loss, and moving across the country can all take its toll. But one thing I have found: hard times are often when God does his deepest work in us. Here
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7 Biblical Truths to Remember When Progress is Slow
On December 2, 2025 by Anna De LayI saw this sign on my walk the other day and thought, “Boy, isn’t that how progress feels right now!” SLOW. Whether it’s getting healthy, finishing a degree program, or aspiring to some other life goal, staying the course can often seem monotonous or even impossible. If that resonates with you, keep reading for 7
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Say Yes to God! Don’t be Afraid to Enter Your Promised Land
On October 11, 2025 by Anna De LayThe Old Testament Israelites often come to mind when I think of human frailty, doubt, and the propensity for us to wander. How do we forget God’s words so easily?? The events surrounding the Exodus are the perfect examples of this. The Israelites had been enslaved by Pharaoh for 400 years. Finally, God heard their
Christian life . Health . Ministry . Worship
Worship in the Hard Seasons: Lessons in Suffering
On July 22, 2025 by Anna De Lay“Would you still worship Me if I never healed you?”
I stood crying and listening with my head down during a worship service a few years ago when I heard the Lord say these words to me.
Without missing a beat, I said, “Yes Lord, of course!!”
“Then why have you laid down and given up?”
Christian life . Family
Choosing Forgiveness When it Still Hurts
On May 4, 2025 by Anna De LayLessons I’m learning about forgiveness… Forgiveness is the only path to wholeness and healing of your own broken heart. Even so, the memories, the hurt, the feelings of betrayal don’t magically disappear when you choose to forgive someone who has hurt you deeply. There is an initial forgiveness that we choose, but the harder part
Christian life . Family
Do Justly, Love Mercy: Accepting God’s Loving Sovereignty
On December 10, 2024 by Anna De LayFor my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. Isaiah 55:8 Not too long ago, I found myself standing in the face of God, telling Him how to do His job. Crying about how hurt I am by a loved one’s actions and how my family is now forever
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Abiding in Christ: Bearing Good Fruit Even in the Chaos
On February 14, 2023 by Anna De Lay“But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control…” Galatians 5:22 Have you ever stepped back and examined your life and saw none of the fruits of the Spirit at work? Perhaps you’ve gotten so busy in your day-to-day life that prayer and thankfulness have taken a backseat,
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Don’t Lose Heart: You Will Get Through This
On November 27, 2022 by Anna De LaySo we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison… 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 Lately, Steven Curtis Chapman’s latest radio hit, Don’t Lose Heart has been playing over and