by Allene Whyte

There is something incomparable about getting away for a re-set in God’s presence.  My heart was longing for a chance to shut in with Him for an extended time and let my daily responsibilities fall away… 

By Lauren Hasson

How do you get your latest, greatest ideas off the ground?  When I get my hands on a project, it can’t help but fuel all parts of me.  My inspiration increases my vision.  My vision expands beyond my …

By Lauren Hasson

Awkward. Self Conscious.  E-m-b-a-r-r-a-s-s-e-d!  

Embarrassment seems to bring its good friends awkward and self-conscious right along with it.  I have even laughed before about the awkwardness of awkwardness! It’s as if once you…

by Lauren Hasson

I love when God speaks to His children!  He meets us in the deepest places of our hearts, our needs, our vulnerabilities.  I had an incredible sabattical with the Father and He told me that this word was not only for me, but for all of us.  As you read this, release all burdens…

by Amy Stoehr

Precious, beautiful Lifestreams beloveds, I love You so much!  December is a time of sparkling wonder, deep wells of Joy, Christmas worship, crimson red and pine green, glistening gold, Luke 1 and 2, dancing candlelight and …

By Julia Shalom Jordan

It’s been an interesting year of stretching myself as I was called to mentor Amanda, a mother of two who struggles with addiction. The situation is a bit over-whelming because although I have plenty of issues, addiction doesn’t happen to be one of them. 

by Lauren Hasson

She was slender and tall. I can’t begin to tell you her eye color, facial features, even what color her hair was.  Her name is unknown to me. 

By Lauren Hasson

I wasn’t sure how much longer I could continue.  Each day had its own stark reality.  The lies were unrelenting and penetrating, each opening up wounds that were festering with infection.  

By Lauren Hasson

There are some things in life that make me come alive.... adventure, trying something new, hiking beautiful terrain, great conversations, and water.  

By Lauren Hasson

There was a lot to prove, tons to hope for, and a dream that was finallyunfolding.  All we knew was that we had the green light to go and go we went!  

By Lauren Hasson

Walking along the banks of the Napa River, I came across an unexpected sight.  Rows and rows of extraordinary wood boxes teeming with vegetables of every sort in what I discovered …

By Lauren Hasson

It all started with a request.

“Mom, I would just love to be with my entire family before I start my job in June.  Wouldn’t it be great to have your toes in the sand, relaxing, playing with Elias?  Picture it!”

By Katrin Lotze

The other morning I was in my bathroom getting ready for the day when I heard my two year old daughter Tehillah’s frustrated cries coming from my closet. Not wanting to be seen, I peeked around the corner curious as to what her cause of irritation was.

By Renee DiToro

 A few months ago in my quiet time the Lord showed me that we were going to have breakthrough into new realms and this coming Jewish new year was going to be significant. He told me that he was going to …

By Lauren Hasson

I love to picture myself in a story.  Reading about Jesus and his disciples, I picture what life would have been like two thousand years ago.  My imagination sees the people pressing in for a miracle …

By Lauren Hasson

Looking at the tops of majestic pines, I take in the world below me.  A thick dusting of snow covers the branches, catching rays of light that makes the virgin snow sparkle.  Serene …

By Lauren Hasson

Shanna and I pulled out our BFF’s Guide to Summer Fun, deciding to plunge into some out-of-our-box ideas!  Sunday afternoon we were off exploring on a date to Little Italy.  Dressing to impress …