Dig Deeper Into Your Word of the Year

Freshly fallen snow covered the ground outside my window. God had provided a beautiful white canvas to start the day.  I had woken up early with an idea - had my imagination run wild, or had God given me the spark of something new? After grabbing a cup...

What do you need new in 2025?

He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!"  Then He said, "Write this down,  for these words are trustworthy and true.” Revelation 21:5 At LIFEstory, our HOPE for 2025 is in the ONE who makes all things new. Take time to reflect on 2024. What went...

Treasure the Moments

Unexpected houseguests, late nights with family around the fireplace, messy meals shared at the kitchen table, last-minute shopping trips, cocoa and coffee on tacky light tours...

An Unexpected Visitor

"It couldn't be," I said to myself as I stepped into the crowded lobby of my freshman dorm. Over the clamor of college students discussing their weekend plans, I heard a song that only he knew.  "It couldn't be." I said again.  Earlier that year, my boyfriend from...

An Unexpected Pregnancy

The silence on the other end of the phone confirmed what my brain was still trying to process. Our life was about to change in ways we could never imagine.  "Are you still there?" I asked my husband. Before picking up the phone, he had been watching...

Winter Phone Wallpaper

In winter, the trees remind us to pause and be patient with the internal restoration necessary for new growth. During this season, may your choices be filled with restful intentionality, your heart focused on truth, and your life deeply rooted in hope! We hope you'll download...

Who Are You Grateful For?

Having woken from a bad dream, my child climbs into bed with me seeking comfort at 2am. I can’t remember the last time I’ve slept through the night without interruption, and I’ve got the dark circles to prove it. Thank you, Lord, for the gift of...

What needs to be pruned?

Taking the dog for a walk is part of my daily routine. Along our familiar route, a densely wooded property has been cleared and a new home is under construction. Where tall trees used to stand, new growth of small plants, previously unseen, now flourish...

By the river, I found peace

The water glistened and the leaves rustled in the wind. Sitting on a branch overlooking the river, I gazed at the stillness of what is typically a fast-flowing river. My heart longed to experience such peace.  A break from the turbulence and the pace of the world....