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
Christian life . Family . Health . Homeschooling . Ministry . Songwriting . Worship
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
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 . Home . Ministry . Worship
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,