Now that the weather is cold, I have been working out at the gym more. My favorite machine to use at the gym is the elliptical machine as it works out my whole body and feels like running to me. I also like that this exercise machine has a TV connected to it so I…
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The Presence of God is Like a Dust Storm, Shaping Our Lives for His Glory
I love watching the dust dance across the road, even though this usually happens when I’m driving. Even if I only see it for a split second, I am always amazed at how something so simple, so mundane, can be so beautiful. I’ve probably seen this a thousand times now, but some days I am…
Make it a Habit to Hide God’s Word in Your Heart in 2019
Plenty of us have heard the saying that it takes 21 days to form a new habit. After a very brief amount of internet research, I stumbled across an article on a psychology website that says some habits may be formed in 21 days, if the habit is simple and the person is naturally predisposed…
More Celebrations, Less Resolutions
Ah, December 31. That day we pause to reflect on the past year and decide we’re ready to make some changes. There’s something about knowing that tomorrow, the proverbial slate will be wiped clean and with it comes a fresh hope that maybe, just maybe, those changes will stick this time. Perhaps you reached that…
A Recipe from Bethany’s Kitchen: Mouthwatering Sausage Gravy
Mouthwatering isn’t an overstatement. Although Bethany didn’t call this “Mouthwatering Sausage Gravy,” I thought it was a more accurate description and I couldn’t be more excited to share this recipe with all of you. Out of all the delicious things Bethany makes that I have heard people at Harvest rave about, this is one I…
A Recipe from Tara’s Kitchen: Holiday Cinnamon Spiced Sugar Cookies
One of my favorite parts of Christmas is baking cookies with my children, an activity we save for Christmas Eve. When I make cookies with my kids it is such a rewarding time and the conversations are always so amazing. While I make the cookie dough, my boys pull out all the cookie cutters. Then…
One-on-One with Christian Romance Novelist: Jaycee Weaver
Jen Weaver, known as Jacyee Weaver in the book world, doesn’t need an introduction around here! We are so proud that Jaycee calls Harvest her home and uses her gift of writing to bless us and so many others around the world. She is an incredible romance novelist with a knack for telling stories that…
A Recipe from Bethany’s Kitchen: Easy White Bread
With cold weather sweeping over us, warm bread, fresh from the oven, couldn’t be more perfect. Lucky for us, Bethany shared this amazing bread recipe just in time for the cold weather and the holidays. It is the perfect pairing with soup, butter and jelly, or with your Thanksgiving feast. For those of you who…
Get to Know Your Worship Leaders: Josiah & Eleonore Armstrong
As one might imagine, it is a tremendous responsibility to lead God’s people in worship. But we couldn’t have asked God to put us in the hands of more capable worship leaders. It’s easy to see that Josiah and Eleonore are not putting on a performance, but as they lead us in worship, they too…