Whether we struggle with anxiety personally or our loved one battles against anxiety, all of us have seen the effects it can have on a person’s life. Physical symptoms mimicking illnesses, a decline in mental health, depression – it manifests itself in so many different ways. We are blessed to live in a time with…
Why do a daily family devotional? A family devotional has become a staple in our nights together. The kids get ready for bed, and the final step in the evening routine is gathering for a time of reading and praying. We think it’s an important practice to start when kids are young, as it sets…
I’m excited to share another fantastic way of studying scripture with you! This is a method that I have used a lot in my personal Bible study, and my husband and I have also implemented this with our youth group Sunday school class. S.O.A.P. is an acronym for each portion of your scripture study! Keep…
If you’re looking for an easy DIY gift idea that uses minimal supplies (you probably have most of them at home already), check out this idea! I saw this idea on Instagram and knew it would make the perfect Father’s Day gift for my dad. If you’re crafty, want to learn more about watercolor painting,…
There are so many ways to study God’s Word! It can certainly feel overwhelming at times. As long as you are praying, reading, learning, engaging, and not just checking off an item on your daily to-do list, then you’re definitely on the right track! What works for one person might not work for the next.…
I’d be remiss to mention my faith and not share the details of what that actually means! Here, I’ll do my best to share the gospel of Jesus and the love of God with you, dear reader. In all that I do in life – in my interactions, in my family, here on my little…
“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. We observed his glory, the glory as the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth…Indeed, we have all received grace upon grace from his fullness…” John 1:14, 16 CSB Grace Upon Grace: The Background Years ago, I started Grace Upon Grace as…
My background in education I attended college at Appalachian State University, where I graduated with a degree in elementary education. Following graduation, I was a public school fourth grade teacher for two years. After marrying my husband, we moved to a different part of NC for his work. He was hired as a children’s pastor…