What do you want to be when you grow up? We’ve all been asked that question or asked that question at some point in our lives. Maybe when you were in kindergarten…
Author: lorettabushlack
Competition Season. Give God first place.
A new school year means many things. To some it’s a new backpack or pair of shoes. To some it’s a new schedule or a new locker combination. To many of us,…
Prayer. A viable alternative to worry.
I was deeply impacted by Sunday’s message from Tim Hunter, Executive Director of Keys to Living Christian Counseling Center on August 11, 2024. If you missed it, you can still catch it…
Rusty wheels. It’s okay to squeak.
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying:, “It’s the squeaky wheel that gets oiled.” This metaphor explains how those who loudly communicate their wants and needs tend to get more attention and care…
Old or new. Some ancient things are best.
They say the only things that are certain are death and taxes. I think I can add one more: each new generation loves to reject the ways of their parents in favor…
Reality TV. The good news of the gospel is everywhere.
Have you ever watched the History Channel program Alone? It’s a reality TV show that follows ten contestants, with ten pieces of survival gear, dropped off alone in the middle of nowhere…
Heart change. Where would you be without Jesus?
Have you ever had a complete change of heart? Maybe you, like me, hated pickles as a child but now you think they are a delicious and guilt-free crunchy snack. (Unless they…
Sin Takes. And shatters lives in the process.
When we were raising our kids, my husband taught our son Jake the principle: “Boys take. Men give life.” The concept, however, is not gender-specific. The phrase means that immature humans selfishly…
Remembering. A special Good Friday guest post
This week’s post brought to you by my husband, Jeremy Bushlack. It’s Good Friday, a pivotal day in a Holy Week – a week to reflect, a week to remember. Recently, I’ve…
And yet. Choosing trust over despair.
I was leaving for work this morning and all of a sudden I felt sad. It was like I stumbled into a mist of doom and gloom. Outside it was a brand…