Christian life . Family . Home
Guard Your Heart: Am I Tolerating Evil in My Home?
On February 17, 2026 by Anna De LayAbout a year ago, the Lord started to deal with me about things and behaviors I should no longer tolerate – not only as a peaceable, forgiving person (sometimes to a fault), but specifically as a mother and caretaker of my house and family. And while I pondered these things, He also warned me about
Christian life . Family . Home . Ministry . Worship
Worship in the Battle — Lessons from Jehoshaphat
On November 7, 2025 by Anna De LayWhen life presses hard and opposition arises, praising and worshipping God might be the last thing we feel like doing. So often, we begin to worry or try to fix things in our own strength. Yet, when we surrender to God’s will and acknowledge that He is the only One who can help us through,
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
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On the Frontlines: Why a Praying Unified Worship Team is Vital to the Church
On April 5, 2022 by Anna De LayWhat makes an effective worship team? Musicians that are always on cue? Professional singers with stage presence? A sound and light crew who know how to carefully craft a commercial concert atmosphere each Sunday? Does dressing in coordinating colors help the Spirit flow better??? Of course not! I’m being facetious here; but over the last