By Mary Wenzl I have the privilege of wrapping up this summer’s blog series on exploring the concepts of how our God restores, revives, and renews. The other bloggers this month have explored various ways one can define “renew.” For me, the word means two things: “resume (an activity) after an interruption,” and "replace (something …
The High Cost of Renewal
Create in me a clean heart, O God,And renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 At what point is a person past all hope of redemption? That question has been the center of a controversy I’ve been observing within my fiction-writing community these past few weeks. I’m sure it comes as no surprise that …
Renew with Strength and Courage
By Sheryl Murray "Be strong and courageous . . . only be strong and courageous."Joshua 1 As Joshua was getting ready to lead God’s people into the Promise Land, God tells him to be strong and courageous--four times in chapter one alone! The people of Israel were finally ready to enter the land that God …
A Promise of Renewal
Chances are the end of summer brought with it a more hectic pace to your household, but if you’re anything like me, your summer probably wasn’t just a walk in the park either. Let’s face it. We live busy lives. Whether you’re a new mom juggling diapers and feedings, a seasoned mom wrangling activity schedules …
Equip Her 