Faith Experiment… A New Walk 21 Oct 202122 Oct 2021 By Raelyn Pracht I recently wanted to start a simple new habit to reach a certain step count every day. I knew two things going into this: (1) I needed…
For Me… Empowered to Hear 3 Oct 20213 Oct 2021 By Justin Rossow Today we celebrated by niece Karolein's confirmation as well as her 15th birthday with a special party, the traditional Quinceañera. As part of the ceremony, family and…
For Me Noticing the Schemes of the Accuser 31 Aug 2021 By Jamie Wiechman This morning I had to wake up early. That’s not completely unusual for me, but today it was my responsibility to drive my daughter to school. While…
For Me Fear Not 24 Aug 2021 By Kim Longden My daughter makes adorable crochet creations, and she and I decided to give it a whirl and try selling one on Facebook Marketplace. A woman from out…
For Me… A Pressed Penny Promise 23 Aug 2021 By Justin Rossow I was really struck by the Old Testament lesson this week, and glad when the preacher chose to use those strange and wonderful verses as the basis…
Discipling Leaders… Rest, Heal, & Play 8 May 2021 The Next Step PodcastSeason 5: Come, Holy SpiritEpisode 06: Rest, Heal, and PlayDate: 8 May 2021Guest: Steve and Jamie Wiechman, Breathe Life Ministries Also available on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts,…
Exegetical Study… Prayers of The Faithful One 21 Apr 202121 Apr 2021 By Justin Rossow In Mark 9, right after the Transfiguration, a concerned father brings his son to Jesus in desperation. The father (in Greek, ὁ πατὴρ, ho patēr) says to…
For Me A Squawk for Help 14 Apr 2021 By Justin Rossow One of my all-time favorite prayers comes in the middle of the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 9. At the end of Chapter 8, you may recall, Jesus…
For Me… Looking Ahead, with Joy 3 Feb 20215 Feb 2021 By Naomi Rossow I am 19 years old. I will be 20 next month. I am a full-time college student. I am an employee. I have a devotion book coming…
Advent… Have A Very … Christmas 18 Dec 2020 By Justin Rossow I love Christmas time! Except when I don't. And a Covid Christmas brings up all kinds of mixed emotions (shaken, not stirred). My parents decided not to…
For Me Mom’s Trash Can 15 Dec 202015 Dec 2020 By Kim Longden My mom went to be with the Lord six months ago, and one of the things we brought from her kitchen to ours was her trash can.…
For Me My Favorite Tea Kettle 14 Dec 2020 By Rachel Hinz Earlier this fall, our cute, teal tea kettle of 12 years finally needed to be replaced. As usual, it was a busy week, so I wasn’t sure…
Advent… Dear Jesus, I Have Survivor Guilt 13 Dec 202014 Dec 2020 By Kristeen Bruun Over the past ten days, I have been working on writing my annual Christmas letter, something I have sent out for at least the past 30 years.…
For Me… Knows My Needs and Well Provides Me 22 Aug 202023 Oct 2020 By Katie Helmreich Ah, school supplies... There's something uniquely invigorating about a fresh notebook. Pristine erasers. Loading the lead and clicking it to the tip of the pencil. Cracking open…
Cultural Studies… A Pedicure to Ponder 22 Jan 20206 Sep 2020 By Kristeen A. Bruun I went into a salon for a manicure and a pedicure a couple of weeks ago. This pursuit is mostly a “girl thing,” although every so…
