Our Heavenly Father Gives Good Gifts
No matter how much I may ache for prayers to be answered or circumstances to change, this much is true:…
Category: Inspiration
How to Encourage, One Adjective at a Time
In 1 Thessalonians 5:14, the Apostle Paul reminds us to “Encourage the timid, help the weak and be patient with…
Comparing Two Dreamers, from the Old and New Testament
The Bible is filled with stories of real people with real dreams, just like us. RJ Thesman takes a closer…
Slowing Down and Traveling Light (El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Part 4)
As we neared Santiago, and the conclusion of this adventure, I realized that life is about the journey, not the…
Living Abundantly With Less
Downsizing, whether forced or voluntary, helps us redefine what abundance really means and shows us what is important: the truth…
Editor’s Pick: Trochia’s Best Posts of 2014
As I look back at 2014, I’m again reminded of the blessing we have here at Trochia – a team…
Waiting with Joy and Hope in the Advent Season
Waiting can be very difficult, but in the season of Advent, we are reminded to embrace joy and hope as…
Five Lessons from Jesus and the Samaritan Woman
She is given one passage in all of Scripture, yet we can learn so much from this inspiring Samaritan woman.…
Lessons from Egyptian Christians , Part 1: Political Unrest is Good for the Church
Chris recently traveled to Egypt and there learned some important lessons about being a Christian. He learned political unrest is…
Learning to Pray as We Walk (El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Part 3)
Walking the Camino is an extremely personal journey – solitary at times, and lonely at others. Those who journey the…
A Hog’s Guide to the Christian Life: Humility, Obedience, Generosity and Servanthood
What do you think of when you hear the word “hog”? Most people think of an animal, but in this…
Dandelions and Gratitude (Philippians 4)
While pulling dandelions in her yard, RJ felt miserable, but she also remembered her friend who struggles with muscular dystrophy…