Nicole's Blog

The Comparison Trap

A few days ago, my daughter decided that she would like to lead her siblings in a a little friendly competition. The game chose was "Red...

Unchanging God

In Exodus 17, Israel is thirsty…again. They have already saw God do incredible things – miracle after miracle. He conquered Egypt, freed...

He Never Changes

I have lived in the same town my entire life and yet, on a recent drive through familiar streets to a familiar destination, I realized...

Storms

Mark 4:35-41 35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” 36 Now when they had left...

We Will Not Fear

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore (because of this) we will not fear though the earth gives way,...

My Testimony

I grew up within the walls of my church. Many a nap was taken on the front row of the sanctuary and many a potluck was enjoyed. When we...

Easy Targets

Read: 1 Samuel 19-20 This past year, my children and I studied volcanoes. One of our unit projects required us to build our own volcano...

ONLY HIM

Read: 1 Samuel 12 Samuel had reached the end of his life. He knew it and the people of Israel did, too. After years of faithful service,...

A God Who Is...Unrivaled

Read: 1 Samuel 5 Israel had lost the battle and those who remained alive, had scattered. It was a devastating blow. Not only had they...

The God Who Hears

“… I have been pouring out my soul before the Lord.” 1 Samuel 1: 15 Hannah longed for a child. She loved her husband, Elkanah, and the...