Growing Your Faith
No Surprise
by Lori Hartin on May 4, 2020
Jesus overheard what they were talking about and
said to the leader, “Don’t listen to them; just trust me.”
Mark 5:36, the Message
THINK about this...for just a MINUTE.
God has NEVER been surprised.
God has NEVER been confused.
God has NEVER not...
Read MorePrecious in His Sight
by Lori Hartin on May 21, 2018"That's how much you mean to me! That's how much I love you! I'd sell off the whole world to get you back, trade the creation just for you." Isaiah 43:4, MSG
Beautiful...
Read MoreAn Old Injury
by Lori Hartin on May 7, 2018“The Lord builds up Jerusalem; He gathers together the outcasts of Israel. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” –Psalm 147:2-3, NKJV
Recently, my past stopped by...
Read MoreThe Mechanics of Forgiveness
by Becky Ronquillo on February 20, 2018The Mechanics of Forgiveness
God got the glory today and the devil ran with his tail between his boney legs.
For the last four days I nursed an offense that came about after some routine car...
Read MoreShifty Shades of Disgrace
by Lori Hartin on February 12, 2018"My child, if sinners entice you, turn your back on them!” –Proverbs 1:10, NLT
Now that—for the most part—my boys are raised, I can focus on being a girl.
Translation: I...
Read MoreWarning Signs
by Lori Hartin on January 29, 2018"I will listen to what God the Lord will say. For He will speak peace to His people, to those who are right with Him. But do not let them turn again to foolish things." -Psalm 85:8, NLV
I...
Read MoreTake It Off
by Lori Hartin on October 19, 2017“But forget all that—it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the...
Read MoreThe F Word
by Lori Hartin on September 1, 2017I used to hate sitting down to do it. But it had to be done.
It was the inevitable “lessons learned” de-briefing that followed every ministry event. And while my team could celebrate the...
Read MoreThe Perfect Outfit
by Guest Blogger Betty Predmore on August 18, 2017“Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ…” –Romans 13:14, NLT
We women worry about what we wear. We fuss over our outfits, making sure we look good and...
Read MoreAnd The Winners Are...
by Lori Hartin on July 13, 20172017 Ruth & Naomi Scholarships AWARDEDWE ARE SO EXCITED to announce our 2017 Recipients of the RUTH & the NAOMI scholarships! The Ruth & Naomi Scholarship programs are part of our...
Read MoreRemoving the Grave Clothes
by Lori Hartin on June 7, 2017I thought everything was fine.
After all, God had restored me. Literally. Physically. Spiritually. Emotionally.
After four years of intense and continuous trials that included the...
Read MoreDeeply Rooted & Transformed
by Lori Hartin on May 17, 2017A quick look at the word root in an online dictionary and I found this definition: the essential core.
It is with this definition in mind that I considered the impact of Everbloom—Stories...
Read MoreNormal is the New Black
by Lori Hartin on April 5, 2017I received an amazing call one week ago today, and honestly...it has taken me a week to process the impact of that phone call.
Nearly four years ago, I began a journey down an unknown road that...
Read MoreSearching for Significance
by Lori Hartin on March 17, 2017The devotional says it best—it’s not who we are, it’s WHOSE we are.
I was invited to share this FREE 7-day devotional from my friends at Wycliffe Bible Translators. Searching for Significance is...
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