Journaling is vital to our spiritual well-being. As technology replaces memory, any reflection initiated by God is rare. We tend to view journaling as triggering pain rather than avoiding it. Distractions, entertainment, and propaganda are more comfortable than being still and knowing God (Psalm 46:10). Is the fight to focus worth it? Deep within our souls, we know that encountering …
By: Traci Payne Sitting on my patio one morning writing in my journal, I suddenly found myself in the middle of a vivid daydream, spurred on by the thought: “Social Media is like a party.” I saw myself attending this “party” by “walking in,” “visiting” with different people by making comments or “having conversations” and wanting to know what everyone …
I was twenty years old when I spent my first summer in Asia. Afternoons in sub-tropical heat forced me indoors, so I retreated to the third floor to spend solitary time before the Word of God and a single rotary fan. All summer, a long-distance relationship remained at the forefront of my mind. He was tall, tan, and good-looking, with …
By Joanna Robbins As I arrived in South Korea, I entered an empty apartment for my 2-week quarantine. Whatever does one do …in a foreign country…..in quarantine …..for 14 days ….all alone? We ponder…a lot. I pondered the word “obedience.” I sighed…a lot. Why is it so evasive? I forbade myself to make a list of do’s …
“What kind of legacy do you hope to leave your children?” Darla paused, then continued. “What if the only thing your descendants knew about you was what you posted on social media?” Her words resonated deeply, and I stared at her wide-eyed as Darla proceeded, “What if all they remembered about you was what you shared with virtual friends? Would …
What a delight this week to introduce Hungry For More readers to Magen Thetford. Magen is a passionately devoted young woman, who blends the messiness of marriage and motherhood with a massive love for God. In her humility, she doesn’t realize that her very life is speaking volumes toward a perseverant faith. I know that as you hear her heart, …
I always wondered why my mother-in-law had an extra closet full of stuff she never wore and now I know! Thanks, guest blogger Hartlee Kirk for inspiring me to do a little spring cleaning in the fall! Bright white walls, a single firm couch without throw pillows, lackluster empty space. This is not my living room, nor do …
Holy Father, We praise You that Your reign has no geographic boundaries or cultural limits (Psalm 22:28). You sit upon Your throne ruling and directing all the nations, despite their exalted view of their own wisdom (Psalm 47:8). Thank You that indeed one day You will be exalted in all the earth and that Truth will one day …
We are a gaming family. Spades. Fishbowl. Catch Phrase. When we get together, our activities often include board games. Over the years of competition, our individual personalities come out. Some play to win. Others play to giggle. To the annoyance of the more competitive, I’m in the latter category. I participate to tell and hear funny stories. The …
Dear Mentor, I really want to clearly portray the Life of Christ within me, but it seems that I slip up all too frequently. What’s wrong with me? …
