By Jessica Wolstenholm
Justification means “the action of showing something to be right or reasonable.” When something is “just” it is “right” or “true.” When God justifies someone, He declares him or her to be right and good. Because we are all human beings, we all sin (do things that are not good and make God […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
A few months ago, my husband decided to touch up the scuff marks on our kitchen walls. He retrieved a small bucket of paint from the garage, set it down on the counter, and wrenched open the top. When he had finished, he placed the bucket back on the counter and reapplied the seal. Only […]
By Editorial Team
“Don’t copy the behavior or customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 (NLT) I’m getting ready to host sixteen eight-year-old girls at my […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
You never realize how little you know about a subject until you try and teach it. This is probably why Einstein said, “If you can’t explain it to a 6 year old, you don’t understand yourself.” This truth became even more real to me as I’ve spent the last 5 years trying to use every […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Do you have a life verse? If you are unfamiliar with what this is, it’s a verse from scripture that speaks to your heart, almost as though it was written for just you. It’s very personal, and usually there is a story behind why we are drawn to that particular Bible verse. This concept of […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
During your time at church or in Sunday school, you may have heard how Jesus was perfect because He is the Son of God. While it is not possible for any of us to be perfect because we are humans, God calls us to be more like Jesus. The process of becoming more […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
LOVE your neighbor your family your friends your enemy Did you know Jesus summed up the entire Old and New Testaments in three points? He said: The Lord is one; Love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength; Love your neighbor as yourself. “There is no commandment greater than these,” Jesus said in […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Time for some honesty. I have started this blog post four times. Each time about half way in I found myself stuck – unable to write more and unsure of what the Holy Spirit wants me to type. “Why is this so difficult?” I pleaded to God. “I am just writing on prayer.” And then […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
After studying the Beatitudes, a seasoned teacher shared, “I think there should be one more: Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape!” Good teaching does take flexibility! This holds true in church and mid-week programs; the needs of the students may require some on-the-spot lesson changes, especially if […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Spring has sprung here in Tennessee and not a moment too soon! As my family and I sat down to watch What’s in the Bible? Volume 4 “Battle for the Promised Land”, we felt ourselves like we were entering a new land filled with sunshine and flowers rather than the dreary cold we’ve experienced the […]