A Gift of Dependency on God
Ever found parenting to be exhausting and discouraging? Christy Keyton, a mom to eight, including one with Down Syndrome, shares a gift she found of dependency on God.
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Behind the Curtain of the Overwhelmed Mom
An overwhelmed mom took a risk, being vulnerable to show life behind the curtain. It’s a big lesson for anyone wanting deep friendships.
Contagious Curbside Kindness
This simple act of curbside kindness has been contagious.
Godly Friendships
Why would I ever change something that worked so beautifully for our family for 16 years? I’m sharing a little glimpse into a wonderful world of godly friendships.
Loving Well a Friend in Sin
I was talking with a friend the other day… about loving well…. And what loving well looks like. Our situations were quite different, yet there were parallels in our journeys of desiring God to teach us what loving well looks like lived out. In each situation we were concerned about a Believer who was making…
Marathon Mentoring
Can a mentoring relationship turn into a friendship? Here’s a sweet story of how a single lady and a mom of six began a mentoring relationship that soon grew into a “marathon” friendship that has gone the distance.
Meet Melissa.. Sometimes I call her DB.
This is what one might call a “God Story.” I actually first met her when I was her camp counselor and she had big red-framed glasses and in the 9th grade. She was hip… I mean, cool. That’s the word we used then. And, so sweet. I remember she was a loyal friend and…
Notes from Melissa
One of the passions Rhonda has on her heart is mentoring. Today we hear from Melissa, who worked in her home nearly 20 years ago and now is a mom herself and Rhonda’s assistant with Cultivating A Home.
One of the Best Ways to Help a Friend Who is Grieving
Years ago I read a devotional that had a tremendous impact on my understanding of how to support a friend during a time of mourning. Here is one tip for helping a friend who is grieving.
Pauletta and Timothia
Pauletta and Timothia Hebrews 13:7 reads, “Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith.” By Mel While in college pursuing a major in primary education, I was granted the unique privilege of working within the walls of the Ellis household.…