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Step Out of the Boat

Faith, Hardship, Tim's Writings, Trust, WaitingApril 6, 20204KViews 0Likes 0Comments

This past weekend marked a significant milestone in our family. Before I get to what that was, let me give you a little backstory… In 1995, I started as a manager at a small coffee shop in Holland, Michigan. I worked there for ten years and loved every minute of it. The owner of the shop became…

Glory Through Obedience

Cheryl's Writings, God's Glory, Prayer DirectivesMarch 26, 20204KViews 0Likes 0Comments

BY CHERYL WELLS This month may be a bit more of a challenge. God always shows more through our lives as we walk in obedience to Him. I know that is truth and that I don’t have to convince you of that. Think of the stories in the Bible where someone chooses to trust and follow through doing…

Glory in Believing!

Cheryl's Writings, God's Glory, Prayer Directives, UncategorizedFebruary 26, 20204KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY CHERYL WELLS Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that IF you believe (in Me), you will see the glory of God (the expression of His excellence)? John 11:40, AMP Yes, we will see God’s glory – the expression of His excellence - by choosing to act in obedience with…

The Glory of Creation

God's Glory, Prayer Directives, Tim's WritingsJanuary 24, 20203KViews 1Like 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE When is the last time you felt fully alive? The question was recently asked of me and I instantly knew what my answer was. It was a warm summer day in Canada a few years ago. We were vacationing in New Richmond, Quebec, a place that has familial ties for my…

God’s Glory in 2020!

Cheryl's Writings, God's Glory, Prayer DirectivesDecember 30, 20194KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY CHERYL WELLS Our theme for this year is going to be God’s Glory! I feel like that word always needs to have an exclamation point after it! I googled God’s glory and it said the word glory (from the Latin Gloria, “fame, renown”) is used to describe the manifestation of God’s presence as…

Overflowing Hope

Hope, Overflow, Prayer Directives, Tim's Writings, WaitingNovember 30, 20194KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13, NLT) Hope. We often use the word “hope” when we want something to happen…

Overflowing in Gratefulness

Cheryl's Writings, Overflow, Prayer DirectivesNovember 4, 20193KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY CHERYL WELLS Every year I say the same thing, but yes, this is my favorite time of the year! We have moved through October and many transitions, which happens every year in the fall. Mike and I both had big things to do and situations to navigate. The biggest lesson and challenge always…

Seven Hebrew Words for Praise

Praise, Uncategorized, WorshipOctober 28, 20197KViews 1Like 0Comments

Hallal Hallal is a primary Hebrew root word for praise. Our word “hallelujah” comes from this base word. It means “to be clear, to praise, to shine, to boast, show, to rave, celebrate, to be clamorously foolish.” Praise (hallal) ye the Lord, praise (hallal) o ye servants of the Lord, praise (hallal) the name of the Lord. (Psalm 113:1-3)…

Guard Your Heart

Cheryl's Writings, LeadershipOctober 7, 20193KViews 0Likes 0Comments

BY CHERYL WELLS There is so much that could be said about Law 9 in John Maxwell’s book “The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth” and I have been contemplating what would be best. The law is “The Law of The Ladder” and it says that character growth determines the height of your personal growth. I am a…

Unlimited Opportunities

Dependence on God, Encouragement, Hardship, Overflow, Prayer, Tim's WritingsOctober 1, 20193KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE Is there something you would love to see done in your life that just seems impossible? Is it the adult child who has walked away from the family, vowing never to return? Do you have a family member who is sick that you so desperately want to see healed? Are you…