by mackenzie | Mar 30, 2026 | Article
Can these bones live? Has your life ever been so disrupted that you found yourself asking that question? All of us who have passed through—or still inhabit—the valley of the shadows of abuse, addiction, displacement, divorce, financial catastrophe, chronic illness,...
by mackenzie | Mar 29, 2026 | Bible Study, Bible Teaching
“Everything happens for a reason.” You’ve heard the line. Maybe you’ve said it to others. Maybe you’ve recited it as a reminder to yourself. It’s a cliché — a well-meaning cliché, but it’s a cliché. People who say it are normally genuinely concerned. But the problem...
by mackenzie | Mar 28, 2026 | Article
One evening my husband, Steve, stepped outside to quiet our dogs that were barking uncontrollably. From inside the house, I heard Steve’s voice grow louder and more urgent. “Rhonda, come quick,” he shouted from the porch. “There’s a snake in the house!” “A snake? And...
by mackenzie | Mar 26, 2026 | Article
Between busy schedules, addictive social media, and the pressure to always be productive, it’s no surprise this generation struggles to be present. How can we maintain lasting energy without relying on Red Bulls or coffee? How can we prevent feeling burned out...
by mackenzie | Mar 25, 2026 | Devotional
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. – Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) As a young cadet at West Point, I struggled with land navigation — using a map and compass...
