by Jessica Bolyard | Mar 14, 2016 | Fellowship
I’m sitting at my desk – in my office – for the first time in almost a week. I preached at my home church a week ago, and that sermon consumed me. Absolutely consumed me. I told my congregation at church on Sunday that I had been in a...
by Jessica Bolyard | Jan 14, 2016 | Faith
In the wee, dark hours of the morning, I carefully eased myself back into bed, not wanting to wake up my husband sleeping next to me. He hadn’t been asleep long, and there was no telling how long it would be before he would be awakened again. Our newborn...
by Jessica Bolyard | Dec 11, 2015 | Faith, Fellowship
I understand where you are. You’re a woman of faith. You believe in Jesus and have experienced His touch of grace and salvation on your life. You know who He is and have personal stories of who He is to you. But you’re sad. Your feet feel like lead...
by Jessica Bolyard | Oct 14, 2015 | Faith, Family
Prayer Focus: Strength for Difficult Situations Central Scripture: “Look to the Lord and His strength. Seek His face always.” (1 Chronicles 16:11) Prayer: Father, You are so good. In every situation we face, no matter how uncertain or scary or...
by Jessica Bolyard | Oct 6, 2015 | Faith, Family
Prayer Focus: The Fruits of the Spirit:: PATIENCE. Central Scripture: “We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance produces character, and character produces hope.” (Romans 5:3-4) Prayer:...
