Thrive Thought: Careers, College, and the Affordability of It All

by Brian Beall on May 13th, 2025

We’re helping parents and their high school students begin the important conversation of college, careers, and the affordability of all of it!  Read More

Thrive Thought: Godliness and Contentment

by Erica Smith on April 2nd, 2025

Do I know God is good? That he is bigger than my problems? Do I trust and cling to Him? Am I seeking freedom in godly contentment?  Read More

Thrive Thought: God's Kingdom—the Wisdom of Giving to Others

by Erica Smith on March 10th, 2025

Have you paused this week to notice the opportunities and needs around you? How is God calling you to reflect his upside-down kingdom in loving others by putting them first?  Read More

Thrive Thought: The Best Worst Year

by Brian Beall on February 11th, 2025

"...the housing bubble was bursting, the economy went into recession, my employer gave me a massive pay cut, and God called us to begin saving for our first adoption"  Read More

Thrive Thought: Called as a Disciple—a Life Devoted to God

by Erica Smith on January 14th, 2025

"Am I a disciple of Jesus? As I examine my life, where do I spend my time? My mental, physical, and emotional energy? My resources?"  Read More

Thrive Thought: A Firm Foundation for the Coming Age

by Erica Smith on December 10th, 2024

"We make decisions based on emotions, and none is more evident than in our spending habits"  Read More

Thrive Thought: Eyes—Insight into the Body

by Erica Smith on November 12th, 2024

"Just as Christ gave generously, we are called to reflect His love through our own generosity, including with our finances"  Read More

21 Days of Prayer: Day 21 (Promise of Strength)

by Bethany Bracht on October 25th, 2024

"...this summer I found myself in a particular time of weakness where God reminded me that He isn’t here to just fight our big battles..."  Read More

21 Days of Prayer: Day 20 (Promise of Wisdom)

by Ana Ginder on October 25th, 2024

“'God, tell me what to do Spare me from failure, humiliation, and heartbreak'. There isn’t a lot of faith when I ask this way..."   Read More

21 Days of Prayer: Day 19 (Promise of the Holy Spirit)

by Serhii Vais on October 25th, 2024

"The promise of the Holy Spirit is essential to the life of a believer, creating a dynamic foundation for spiritual growth."  Read More

21 Days of Prayer: Day 18 (Promise of Peace)

by Gary Bishop on October 25th, 2024

"One of the things I appreciate about reading through the gospels is how many relatable and 'human' emotions we can see from the disciples."  Read More

21 Days of Prayer: Day 17 (Promise of Transformation & Sanctification)

by Autumn Partin on October 25th, 2024

"He would much rather see us as butterflies than caterpillars, and He is willing to work with us every day until the cocoon (or what’s hindering us) breaks free."  Read More

21 Days of Prayer: Day 16 (Promise of Forgiveness)

by KendaNaing KK Kokonaing on October 25th, 2024

"A life that walks in forgiveness allows us to release the shame that holds us back and to grow into the people He created us to be"  Read More

21 Days of Prayer: Day 15 (Promise of Eternal Life)

by Jeff Davis on October 25th, 2024

"In some parts of the world, hydrocephalus is very curable if caught early enough. Luz was not born into one of those parts of the world"  Read More

21 Days of Prayer: Day 14 (God is Present)

by Ashlen Glenn on October 25th, 2024

"Four years ago, I sat in an ultrasound room and heard the dreaded words, 'I’m sorry, I don’t see a heartbeat'"  Read More

21 Days of Prayer: Day 13 (God Protects)

by Jaylin Miller on October 25th, 2024

"I personally had to put my hope in this promise (God is our refuge and fortress) when my daughter was admitted to the NICU"  Read More

21 Days of Prayer: Day 12 (God Guides)

by Travis Geisel on October 25th, 2024

"My seven buddies and I jumped into a van with nothing but a fold-out map and a printed copy of MapQuest directions"  Read More

21 Days of Prayer: Day 11 (God Heals)

by Stacie Miller on October 25th, 2024

"My healing didn’t come until I started getting honest with God, when my prayers moved from ‘proper churchy-prayers’ to ‘pouring-out-my-anger prayers"  Read More

21 Days of Prayer: Day 10 (God Provides)

by Sierra Becker on October 23rd, 2024

"I’ll be the first to admit I’m a control freak. I’ve always been one who finds contentment in planning and controlling everything I possibly can"  Read More

21 Days of Prayer: Day 9 (God Redeems)

by Brooklyn Anspach on October 22nd, 2024

"I love home makeover shows... watching people take something broken and create something beautiful from it"  Read More

21 Days of Prayer: Day 8 (God Comforts)

by Erica Hyatt on October 21st, 2024

“'You have breast cancer, Erica,'” are words I was not expecting to hear back in 2021"...  Read More

21 Days of Prayer: Day 7 (God Is Just)

by Sally Stitzer on October 20th, 2024

“'No fair' Anyone who has spent time around a kid has probably heard this phrase uttered once or twice"  Read More

21 Days of Prayer: Day 6 (God Is Faithful)

by Logan and Becca Wagler on October 19th, 2024

"This year has been full of many changes and challenges. We added another baby to our family, had a job change that came with a pay cut"  Read More

21 Days of Prayer: Day 5 (God Is Sovereign)

by Mark Grime on October 18th, 2024

"If you are like me, you need to be continually reminded that God is sovereign and that He is aware of every detail of what is happening in this world"  Read More