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There are always “what ifs” that cross our minds throughout our lives. What if we would have made a different decision here or there? What if we would have been born in a different family or country? What if we would have gone to college or not? What if we would have gotten that job? What if we hadn’t moved? The…
Moving into Part 2- HE WILL Advent Study We hope you have enjoyed Part 1 of the HE WILL Advent study guide weeks 1 & 2. If you’re just joining us, please visit the introduction post to HE WILL part 1, where you will find some information about this study as well as the free printable study guide for…
Join co-authors Eryn Kesler and Mary Straker for a conversation about the first week of our He Will advent study. You’ll hear the inside scoop about why these women are passionate about the Word of God, gain some insight into the book of Luke, and even get their own answers for a few of this week’s tough questions. It’s not…
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Preparing for Christmas It’s the time of year when we begin to prepare for Christmas. Of course, there’s the parties, gifts to shop for, stockings to stuff, special meals to plan and prepare. Sometimes, in the busyness of it all we ask ourselves, “why am I doing all this?” Many of us long to soak in the real reason we…
Do you consider yourself a theologian? Why or why not? What is theology and do we as women really need it? Does what we believe matter, and why do we believe what we do about God? How do our beliefs shape who we are and, more importantly, who God is? All of these are questions Lisa DaSilva and Brenna Blain…
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The words and verses are superimposed over photos of flowers and cornucopias, then plastered onto mugs and magnets: Give Thanks! They’re carefully calligraphed across reclaimed-wood wall plaques: Be Thankful! More than that, they’re repeated over and over in our Bibles. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus…
Most of us love a good story. We have since we were young. We love to hear that the underdog wins or the good guy saves the day. This is partly because we are all living inside an epic story. The question is, do we know and understand our story in a way that we are living our story out,…
What is trauma and how does it affect the brain and our overall mental health? After experiencing trauma, is it possible to find restoration and reclaim the authorship of our own story? How do we begin the process of healing and what can we expect as we do? Join host Lisa DaSilva as she talks to therapist Chelsea Van Essen in…
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She was no stranger to the realities of suffering. By her mid-twenties she’d nearly died from the effects of pervasive domestic abuse. She had given her time and energy to service in her church and to her family. She had pursued Christian literature on topics of marriage, biblical submission, and living self-sacrificially; she had begged God to take the oppression…
What is trauma and how does it impact our story? How can unresolved trauma manifest itself and is there hope for someone who suffers as a result? Therapist Marnee Alfson joins host Lisa DaSilva to talk about some of the issues surrounding PTSD, as well as the ‘Yes, And’ way we as followers of Christ can respond to trauma. This is…
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