by Bonnie O'Neil | Aug 8, 2023 | Grow, Uncategorized
Scripture is full of references to God as our stronghold. One such Scripture passage I revisited recently is Psalm 46, where the psalmist declares that God is his refuge, strength, and his stronghold. What does it mean that God is our stronghold? The stronghold, or...
by Bonnie O'Neil | Jan 12, 2023 | Grow, Uncategorized
Human nature tells us when we’re overwhelmed by our workload or distraught over the disintegration of a dream that we just need to work harder, faster, longer. When a health crisis or family situation seems insurmountable, we may throw up a few hasty prayers but then...
by Bonnie O'Neil | Dec 18, 2022 | Grow, Uncategorized
Have you ever noticed we don’t know much about Joseph, the man God chose to be the earthly father of our Lord? The opening two chapters of Matthew’s gospel is the only place in Scripture where we read anything about him personally, without also reading about Mary. So,...
by Bonnie O'Neil | Oct 7, 2020 | Grow
Life gives us plenty to worry about these days. Pandemic. Racial unrest. Political uncertainty. Add to these shared national concerns our own personal list of anxieties, fears, and concerns, and some days we feel like we’re waging war against an unseen enemy. In...
