News — Stephanie Parker

Let’s stop saying ‘Carpe Diem’ and start saying ‘Carpe aeternum (eternity).’ “It is sad how many people constantly live in the schizophrenic craziness of eternity amnesia. We were created to live in a forever relationship with a forever God forever. We were designed to live based on a long view of life. We were made to live with one eye on now and one eye on eternity. You and I simply cannot live as we were put together to live without forever. But so many people try. They put all their hopes and dreams in the right here, right now...

So sorry I haven't posted in a while for those of you that are following along with the Bible study! I've had sick kiddos! Here's a recap of last week's lesson (week 3)!In Beth Moore’s “Breaking Free” Bible Study, she talks about the benefits we should be able to enjoy as followers of Christ:• To know and believe God• To glorify God (experience and reflect his amazing characteristics in our lives and to those around us)• To find and experience a deep satisfaction in God• To experience God’s peace• To enjoy God’s presenceIf you aren’t enjoying these benefits, it’s likely...

Have you ever questioned God's goodness in your life? Or do you struggle with breaking free from generational sins, strongholds (a critical spirit, pride, insecurities, addictions, anger, etc.)? Did you know that the two can be linked? This article is something I put together for my ladies Bible study (We are doing Beth Moore's 'Breaking Free' Bible Study). I know it's long but if the questions above resonate with you in any way, it might be worth a read! God wants to see us free... we just have to be willing to give him our chains! I just read and...

By Stephanie Parker What if my friend said to me “hey, I’m tired of this cold weather, let’s get away and drive to Florida.” So we get in the car and I say, “do you want me to put our destination it in the GPS?” She says, “No, we are good, I know how to get there.” We drive for a while and then, out the window, I start to notice that instead of palm trees, I’m seeing more and more pine trees. Instead of warmer weather, it’s actually getting snowy and icy and mountainous. So I pull out my...