Facing Challenges and Seeking Help
January 4th, 2026
Isaiah 41:10Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.A new year, a new beginnin...  Read More
by Julie Balls
START THE NEW YEAR ON THE RIGHT FOOT
December 28th, 2025
Colossians 3:13-1413) Make allowances for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.Above all, clothe yourselves with love, wh...  Read More
by Julie Balls
THE 3 GIFTS
December 21st, 2025
Matthew 2:9-119) And the star they had seen in the East guided them to Bethlehem. It went ahead of them and stopped over the place where the child was.10) When they saw the star, they were filled with...  Read More
by Julie Balls
SIMPLE THINGS THAT EVERYONE NEEDS
December 7th, 2025
John 13:34So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.Back in October, when I discussed the treasures of the heart, I mentioned the ...  Read More
by Julie Balls
THINK BEFORE WE SPEAK
November 30th, 2025
Proverbs 21:23Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut, and you will stay out of trouble.I’m thinking I should write this on a Post-it notes and strategically place them around the house, such as on...  Read More
by Julie Balls
REMEMBER THE REASON FOR THE SEASONS
November 23rd, 2025
Philippians 4:6Don’t worry about anything, instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.We are approaching a very stressful time of year for many people, t...  Read More
by Julie Balls
THE GENTLE SHEPHERD
November 16th, 2025
Ephesians 4:2Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each others faults because of your love.Jesus is the ultimate role model of gentleness, he was humble and car...  Read More
by Julie Balls
COUNTING ON MY FAITH
November 9th, 2025
PSALM 130:5I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put hope in his word.Well, it’s been a challenging few months. In July, we discovered that my husband, Steve, had a malignant me...  Read More
by Julie Balls
FAITH. FAITHFUL. FAITHFULNESS.
November 2nd, 2025
Hebrews 11:6And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.The life of faith, it is sai...  Read More
by Julie Balls
FINDING JOY
October 26th, 2025
James 1:2-32) Dear brother and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.3) For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to...  Read More
by Julie Balls
TREASURES OF THE HEART
October 19th, 2025
Matthew 6:19-20Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot de...  Read More
by Julie Balls
TURN THE OTHER CHEEK
October 12th, 2025
Romans 12:21Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.It’s always God’s plan for us to release the hurt, resentment, and bitterness that stem from others’ actions. However, it can be ...  Read More
by Julie Balls
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