Standing Strong in a Shaking World
“I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.” Psalm 16:8 (ESV) I don’t know about you, but the world can seem pretty unstable right now. One glance at the news—wars,
Beauty From Ashes
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (ESV) If you’ve lived long enough, you know life doesn’t always go the way we imagined. Plans unravel, relationships break, jobs disappear, health falters, and
Don’t Let Church Hurt Keep You From God
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (ESV) Let’s be honest. Church hurt is real. If you've ever walked into a church hoping to find peace and walked out more wounded than when you came
The God You May Not Know
“Be still, and know that I am God.” - Psalm 46:10 (ESV) Let’s start with a question—have you ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” Christian things, but feel like God is still somehow
Salvation in the Storm
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,and the flame shall not consume you.” Isaiah 43:2 (ESV) Let me
The Ruth Experience – Resources and Encouragement for Intentional Living
Together, Kristin Demery, Julie Fisk, and Kendra Roehl have written a series of books on kindness, generosity, failure, struggle, loss, a longing for true friendship and an unwavering desire to live intentionally through it all. They invite others into the conversation
Staying Faithful in Uncertain Times
“Let’s hold firmly to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23 (NASB) If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to keep your faith strong when the world seems to shift beneath your feet, you’re
Beth Jarvis Silliman – Serving others in personal transformation, community, and continual discovery.
Beth Jarvis Silliman is an ordained minister in the Independent Christian Church, recognized for her deep commitment to supporting and equipping ministers and faith communities. She currently serves as the Director of the Ministry Resource Center at Emmanuel Christian Seminary
Lavish Love
"See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!" 1 John 3:1 (NIV) Love is one of the most overused words in our world today. We
New Year, Renewed Faith
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 (ESV) New Year’s Eve is one of the most anticipated days of the year. A day filled with hope, promise, and an eye to the