Out of Money

Out of Money

Beth’s story:  Over seven years ago I held my two-week only infant, Addison, closely in my arms. Addison is our fourth child, the caboose of our family. My husband, who had worked for years in the tumultuous financial services industry, was undergoing another...

Preparing for the Impossible Part II

 “Borrow as many empty jars as you can from your friends and neighbors. Then go into your house with your sons and shut the door behind you. Pour olive oil from your flask into the jars, setting each one aside when it is filled.” II Kings 4:3-4 We began reflecting on...

The Treehouse

The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. Isaiah 58:11 (NLT) I moved in to what a friend affectionately named my “treehouse” a number of years ago-  an adorable apartment located on the third floor of the...
Digging Out from Debt

Digging Out from Debt

Angela’s Story: Eight years ago, I found myself in an insurmountable amount of credit card debt. Mine was a situation that had evolved over a period of five years, and by 2005 the debt had become a source of discouragement and anxiety for me. I had dug myself...