“Then some children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, ‘Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” Matthew 19:13-14 If you know my husband, Marty, at all, I’m sure you’ve heard his stories of the joy bus. On  [ Read More ]

War. It’s bloody and wretched and deadly. It requires total commitment on the part of every soldier. A soldier who is injured or gives their life on the field of battle is hailed as a hero. The sacrifice for country and security of all families brings honor and pride to the cherished loved ones who tend to them or mourn their loss. And then you hear about the stories of  [ Read More ]

Hebrews Lesson 8: Hebrews Chapter 8   This week as you read through the book of Hebrews in one sitting, watch for the word “covenant” and notice its significance. Bible markers, this is definitely a key word and should be marked. In the NASB there are 21 occurrences.    Read Hebrews 8:1-3   This statement not only sums up chapter seven, but the author’s main point since Hebrews 4:14. He  [ Read More ]

To my sister in the faith getting hitched: I am unbelievably happy for you. I can’t help but grin and squeal about things like this, but there is something I have noticed that I would like to bring to our attention. Firstly, you need to understand that 1) I want this to be helpful, and 2) maybe we are missing the point. We have heard lesson after lesson on modest  [ Read More ]

Hello ladies!  In honor of our very own Kristy Huntsman’s new book, Sanctified, we are giving away a FREE copy of this wonderful book!  Along with that, we will also be giving away a DVD over our 2012 Ladies Retreat over Ephesians, A CFYC travel mug, and a set of audio downloads from past retreats over Ephesians, Galatians, and 1 Thessalonians!  All of these prizes will be given away to four  [ Read More ]

Ahh, Sundays with small children! Squishing chubby baby legs into tights. Hoping your toddlers don’t spill food on their fancy clothes. Coaxing a cowlick to lay down on your son’s head, while attempting to do keep your daughter from eating her hair bow. Getting a whole family ready all at once, running out the door to make it to the church building in time to get the kids situated in  [ Read More ]

I read an article on Facebook that broke my heart. It actually happened a few years ago, but the powerful message remains. It was a story of a five-month-old who was neglected by his parents, and he died. He had been strapped in a carseat and placed in a crib for eight days with no diaper changes, food, water, or touch. What happened here? Did his parents have more pressing  [ Read More ]

Some have tried for years to quit smoking or stop drinking.  When someone does successfully quit, we applaud them for their determination and self-control because addictions are difficult to overcome.  Some addictions are hidden, practiced in secret.  When a wife discovers that her husband views pornography, she feels devastated, inadequate, and rejected.  When a mother discovers evidence of drug use in her son’s room, her heart recoils in fear.  In  [ Read More ]

  Kaio Publications has teamed up with Come Fill Your Cup to produce this brand new series of ladies’ Bible study books called Finer Grounds. These verse by verse, chapter by chapter, book by book, meaty, deep digging study of God’s Word are sure to enrich your personal Bible time or study with a group of ladies. Thought- provoking questions help you reach new levels of faith. Studies are thoroughly researched and passages  [ Read More ]

A bit of a confession is in order. Each study so far has advised you to read the entire book in one sitting. Sometimes that is an overwhelming task. Sure, it’s supposed to only take 26 minutes… but if you’re like me, finding 26 quiet minutes, all in a row, during a time of day when your brain is still functional… well, it just might feel impossible. Study on anyway.  [ Read More ]