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Serving God was not Joshua’s only option. You, too, must decide whom you will serve. If you set your mind wholeheartedly on serving God, your example will bring a tremendous blessing to your family.
Repentance is one of the most positive of all words. Our problem is that we think of repentance as something negative. Repentance is always an active response to God’s word.
Aliens, alerted to Earth’s presence by a scientific, high-powered signal shot into deep space, have come to annihilate mankind with staggeringly advanced technology and weaponry. Earth’s only defense? Battleships. And the guy from Friday Night Lights.
We know you’ll enjoy musical artist Lara Landon’s newest song off her just-released album “Overcome”. The beautiful video is a stunner with simple lyrics a rich sound.
Casting Crowns performs its powerful new single “Jesus, Friend Of Sinners” from its latest album Come To The Well (also featuring “Courageous” & “Just Another Birthday”).
French Grey Interior Designer Cindy Gardner muses, “When life seems to be getting a little hectic and I am bombarded with visual stimulation, I am drawn to calm and serene spaces.”
Award winning Christian filmmaker Joaquin Fernandez (IndoctriNation) shares part 1 of his “going back to basics” declaration for homeschooling families.
While academic and teacher qualification objections to homeschooling are pretty much a thing of the past, the age-old question of “What about socialization?” continues to increase.
If I have gone through a season where I have not “watered and fed” my soul with the Word of God, my heart quickly grows dry and hard. The dryer my soul, the longer it seems to take for Godʼs Word to penetrate.
Does anyone actually enjoy weeding? Marianne Farrier does, and she reminds us not to forget the personal weeding in tending the garden of our character.
Placing your ultimate trust in anything other than God is idolatry. Go straight to the Lord when you have a need. He is the only One who can provide for you.
During the first two weekends of June, Bayside Church will hold a Marriage Retreat at the beautiful Napa Valley Marriott. The featured speakers for this event are the founding, Senior Pastor from Bayside Church Ray Johnston and his wife Carol.
The Attic Film Fest, focusing on faith-based Christian films, offers filmmakers a chance to showcase groundbreaking works and make a global impact at the same time.
God’s miraculous direction in my life is displayed in the irony of how he took a big city girl with broken dreams from being an unemployed legal secretary in Music City USA, to a filmmaker in “Small Town, USA.”
When you think of worshiping idols, what comes to your mind? Golden calves? Heres a sobering look from The Skit Guys at what we often look like when we bow down to our own idols.
One of the greatest desires any married couple has is to experience love, harmony, and real companionship with one another. But, the question is, how can you grow in greater harmony in your relationship?
Britt Nicole reminds us that, “…from the first tear cried, ’til today’s sunrise and every single moment between – You were there, You were always there, it was you and I. You’ve been walking with me all this time”.
Bayside Church is holding a Marriage Retreat, and Sonoma Christian Home is a willing supporter and endorser of this great event for married and soon to be married couples alike.
Decorating a home in a way that brings glory to The Lord is a wonderful way to go. See how designer, Cindy Barganier, was led through the process for a home in Montgomery, Alabama.
There is no mistaking a life transformed by God! Those around you will surely notice when your life has been transformed by your relationship with Jesus.
A musical collaboration by a large group of incredibly talented artists. Sarah Macintosh (and friends) performing “Current” live in Nashville, TN at Grantland.
Attend old-fashioned, 1920′s & 30′s themed Garden Party in the beautiful gardens of the historic McDonald Mansion. Enjoy wine, champagne, hors d’oeuvres & American Philharmonic String Quartet.
It is presumptuous to assume that God removes every consequence the moment you repent of your sin. Do not think that the instant you show remorse God will restore everything as it was.
God saved us so that we could enjoy intimate fellowship with Him. When you are busy in your activity for God, remember that God leads you to the experiences in order to bring you to Himself.
In an effort to save time in the kitchen yet maximize flavor on the plate, I started a series called “Two Recipes, One Sauce.” The idea is simple –when you take the time to create one great sauce, you can easily reuse it the next night in a new way.
As we respond to God’s revelation, He will accomplish what He desires, and He will be the One who receives the glory. Our fulfillment comes from serving our master.
SCH Contributor and Designer Cindy Gardner shares, “As I spend more time outdoors I like to think about bringing the indoors out. These are some beautiful outdoor spaces to inspire.”
With time in the Word and regular communication through prayer, let’s try to make our lives a habitat that is ideal for the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
Ben Davies has been acting since before he could walk. In fact, he was still in diapers when he appeared in his first national TV and print ad campaign.
Do you believe God has called you to be the leader of your home? Knowing this truth in your heart will only come by hearing His voice calling you to take His commission to lead.
Are you mom enough? That’s what Time magazine asked this week in a controversial cover article. The article focused on “attachment parenting,” but I’m more interested in the approach than in the subject matter.
Are you a friend that would risk wounding your friends in order to deter them from their sin? Kisses are more pleasant than wounds, yet they can be devastating if they lull your friend into being comfortable with sin.
In Sonoma County, wineries and beautiful gardens go hand in hand. Ferrari-Carano in Healdsburg is one of the most beautiful, especially in the spring when daffodils and tulips blanket the grounds.
The Taylors bring us another funny, yet thought-provoking video that explores the Christian’s tendency to get caught up chasing that “Summer Camp High”.
Do you treat God’s commands as implausible? Don’t discount what is possible with God. He wants to do the impossible through your life. All He requires is your obedience.
“My dear girl, the day you see I’m getting old, I ask you to please be patient, but most of all, try to understand what I’m going through. Just be with me, and understand me while I get to the end of my life with love.”
At times when the road is difficult, God will place a friend alongside us. One of God’s most precious gifts to us is friends who encourage us and lovingly challenge us to “keep going.”
It is tempting to relax after a spiritual victory, but a crisis could follow at any time. You must stand guard over your high points. Follow your Lord’s example and pray.
Whenever you meet another Christian, you come face to face with Christ. There ought to be a deep respect within you as you encounter other lives guided by the Holy Spirit.
It’s the movie everyone is talking about! The Dream Team of Superheroes join up on the big screen to fight against an other-worldly threat of massive proportions.
Earth’s mightiest heroes, Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye, put ego aside to form the Avengers, a remarkable team built to withstand the greatest threats our planet has ever faced.
Plush fabrics, spiraling staircase, antiqued beam ceilings, monolithic stone floors, elegant fireplace mantels, and upholstery from numerous styles and periods showcased in one building. Here’s a view into the world of Mrs. Howard.
How amazing to know that we are loved beyond our greatest imagination; that God not only loves us more than chocolate, He loves us longer, higher and deeper than anything we can imagine.
With Mother’s Day approaching, what a perfect time to take out those special items that make a table beautiful! And what better way to celebrate Mom than bringing out the things she loved.
Traditions are important in the memory making for families. Should God be a part of our traditions? Of course, but God should fill a space in your daily life, not just on certain occasions.
“Few things are more destructive to Christians than anger.” Henry Blackaby reminds us to examine our hearts and “put away” our sinful anger when we feel it creeping up on us.
Due to the loud voices of this world, many princesses feel unimportant and unloved. They witness the objects and behaviors that get praised and see themselves as falling short.
If you have spent more than one day on the internet, you are sure to be able to relate to this week’s Messy Mondays video. The Taylor boys do not disappoint!
Would the same God who could cause a bush to burn without being consumed also be able to do what was necessary to deliver a multitude? God’s answer was, “I AM!”
Jesus spoke many times to His disciples about His joy being complete and full in them. It is a joy that is grounded so firmly in a relationship with God that no change in circumstances could ever shake it.
Jesus said that we, as His sheep, are held securely in the Father’s strong hand. There is no better place to be than safely in the hand of almighty God.
“Skip Listening” is a short film shot, edited and finished in 7 days (168 hours) by a team of individuals looking to bring redemptive stories to the big screen.
When people do not measure up to our expectations and we feel our efforts are being wasted, we must keep in mind that we are toiling for holy God. He is worthy of our best effort.
As Christians, most of us strive to honor our parents throughout the year; however the Mother’s Day holiday is a strong reminder that honoring our parents is a direct command from the Lord.
It’s a fun romp, but over half the audience will miss most of the jokes in Pirates: Band of Misfits–you really have to look in the background to get most of them–and unfortunately, the cleverness is much too few and far between.
Bestselling Christian author Mike Yorkey answers some questions about his early beginnings as a writer, and specifically the media craze surrounding Jeremy Lin and Tim Tebow.
My grandmother was a beautiful and fabulous woman; I just wasn’t ready to look her age yet! When I read that Lookie Lous would make me look like Bono’s girlfriend rather than my grandmother, I just had to buy a pair!
In Isaiah 61:3, God refers to His chosen people as “oaks of righteousness.” May we resemble the mighty Oak, while weathered by life’s storms, still resilient and reflecting the splendor of our Maker.
If Christ is the door in your life, He will guide you into every experience of Him that He wants and there will be nothing that people can do to stop Him.
