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Why “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made” Is More Than Just a Verse

August 20, 2025January 4, 2025 by Karen S Musselman

a group of women wearing graduation caps and gowns with the fearfully and wonderfully made design on the shirts

We Are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made by God: What It Means and Why It Matters Have you ever paused to think about how amazing you are? Not in a self-centered way, but in a deeply spiritual, awe-inspiring sense? It says so right in the Bible! Psalm 139:14: “I will praise You, for I am fearfully … Read more

Serving Others in the New Year

August 20, 2025December 30, 2024 by Karen S Musselman

Ideas for Christian Outreach The New Year brings fresh starts and exciting possibilities. For example, serving others in the new year doesn’t have to be complicated. Outreach isn’t just for missionaries or pastors—it’s for everyone. Whether you have a lot of time or just a little, there are many ways to help. In fact, small, … Read more

Put on the Whole Armor of God

August 20, 2025November 25, 2024 by Karen S Musselman

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“10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Ephesians 6:10-11 Life can feel like a battlefield sometimes, can’t it? Challenges, distractions, and doubts come flying at … Read more

Broken Crayons Still Color: Finding Beauty in Imperfection

August 19, 2025November 19, 2024 by Karen S Musselman

Broken Crayons: A Reminder That God’s Grace Makes Us Whole Life doesn’t always go as planned. We all face setbacks, heartbreaks, and failures. Sometimes, it feels like we’re broken beyond repair. But the truth is, broken crayons still color. This simple yet powerful phrase reflects the grace and love found in Psalm 34:18: “The Lord … Read more

Psalm 91:4 Finding Comfort and Protection Under God’s Wings

August 18, 2025November 13, 2024 by Karen S Musselman

Psalm 91:4 He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler. (NKJV) We’ve all had those moments when life feels completely overwhelming, right? The kind of days where you just want to curl up under a cozy blanket and hide from … Read more

Why Old Cars are the Best

August 18, 2025August 19, 2024 by Karen S Musselman

I watched a video the other day about restoring old cars that really struck home with me and my husband – and how it relates to how God restores and maintains us, regardless of how old we are! Hi, Karen here! I’ll be 67 this year (2025) and I drive an old 1999 Subaru Forester. … Read more

How to Get Motivated as a Christian

August 17, 2025August 8, 2022 by Karen S Musselman

Even Christians need to know how to get motivated in whatever they’re doing. This is especially true if you have conditions such as depression or anxiety. I know there are many days when I get up and I just don’t really feel like doing anything. Some days you just plain feel lazy and that’s okay … Read more

Don’t Give Up – Give It to God

August 17, 2025July 5, 2022 by Karen S Musselman

A friend of mine shared one of her devotionals online and the notation said, “Don’t Give Up – Give It to God.” This is not only inspirational on the day you read it, but it’s something that, as Christians, we should never forget. No matter what hand you’re dealt in your life, it’s never too … Read more

When It Rains It Pours

August 17, 2025June 30, 2022 by Karen S Musselman

It’s a well-known adage: “When it rains, it pours.” Unfortunately, it’s usually said when things seem to keep going wrong, one rotten incident after the other. Things seem to happen in clusters, too, and you’ll eventually hear someone blurt it out: When it rains, it pours. When It Rains It Pours – On Our Cars … Read more

Faith Can Move Mountains – Or Can It?

August 17, 2025June 18, 2022 by Karen S Musselman

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Yes, faith can move mountains! Mountains of worry, mountains of anxiety, mountains of fear, mountains of frustration… Whatever mountains you’re facing, faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and trusting in His will makes those mountains into molehills that you can walk right through. Matthew 17:20 “Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small … Read more