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DEVOTIONS IN MUSIC: THIS I BELIEVE (The Creed)
What are the fundamentals of the Christian faith? What is “essential” to our understanding of God? As far back as the early church, the Apostles Creed laid out a concise description of God as Father, Christ as Son and Savior, and the Holy Spirit as the third member of the God Head. A creed is a set of fundamental beliefs. NOTHING is more fundamental than what I believe about God. When I think about what brings this to life for me, the song “This I Believe (The Creed)” fills my heart to overflowing. It is simple enough that I can understand it (at one level) and complex enough to leave me wondering what all it…
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Devotions In Music: Give Me Jesus
“In Your presence is the fullness of joy.” Psalm 16:11 Coffee mugs come in all shapes and sizes and often have a story to tell. Funny, rhyming, thoughtful, and rewarding. I found a few that made me smile. “Coffee, coffee, it’s our drink, If we don’t get it, we don’t think.” “Be nice to your Kids… They will be choosing your nursing home!”.” “I’m really not a Control Freak, but could I show you the right way to do that?” “Dad! The Man, The Myth, The Legend!” One year for my birthday, I got one that simply said, “Give Me Jesus”. The mug brought a smile to my heart. Does…
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Rebuild Week 10 – Holidays and Hardest Days
In the Spring of 2026, Renatha Lollis, author, speaker, bible teacher, biblical counselor and life coach, shares insights into managing grief in the hard days of birthdays, anniversaries, holidays and more. In the Spring of 2024, Kim Humphries, LPC and Phil Humphries, DTS Professor, shared keys to managing the first year of anniversaries as well as their stories of releasing their daughter, Megan, to the Lord. Tear Soup is an impactful end to our Rebuild Study.
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REBUILD Week 9 – How Do I Move Forward
Watch as Sharon Spaulding, Woodcreek’s Director of Care Ministries, discusses next steps on your grief journey.
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Grounding and Comfort Practices
Calming Your Body in Times of Sorrow Grief can rise and fall unexpectedly. God doesn’t want you to stop feeling — but He does offer ways to steady your heart in the storm. These practices help your body slow down and your heart settle. These practices are not about ignoring pain but about finding small ways to breathe again. The 5–4–3–2–1 Technique This simple method helps you reorient yourself when emotions surge. Breathe slowly and notice: As you do, whisper a short prayer: “Lord, help me feel Your presence in this moment.” The Butterfly Hug Cross your arms and rest your hands on your shoulders so your thumbs meet, forming…
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Rebuild Week 7 – Where is God in my story?
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Rebuild Week 8 – How can I express my sorrow?
Fall 2026, Renatha Lollis, Biblical Counselor, speaker and author, shares on “How do I express my sorrow?”
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Rebuild Week 6 – When should I grieve?
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Rebuild Week 5- Where are my people?
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Rebuild Week 4 – How Can I Manage My Grief
