Eyes for Eternity: Stefanie McGowan

Spring is coming! It's a powerful thing to know that winter eventually fades, isn't it? To know that cold, hard times don't last forever?

Strength to Stand: Stefanie McGowan

The enemy knows exactly where to attack us, doesn’t he? He sees our weakness, the tender parts of our heart that need refining, and the places where we need growth. He prowls, seeking just the right opportunity..

Ears to Hear: Stefanie McGowan

Happy 2017! How’s your New Year? Does it feel fresh and new? Is it starting messier than you’d planned? The new year in Southern Oregon started with record-breaking snow - more than we’ve seen in almost 100 years!...

Let’s Dig In: Stefanie McGowan

What sets your soul on fire? No, seriously, I've been thinking about this question a lot lately and I'm curious to know... What makes your heart come alive? You know... PASSION! Real passion...

How to Dig In: Stefanie McGowan

I have a confession: It wasn’t until just a few years ago that I actually started reading my bible everyday. Life looked a lot different then...

When Digging in Changed Everything: Stefanie’s Story

I wondered if God was real, and felt guilty for even thinking that. I had one leg in the world, and one part claiming to be a follower of Christ. I chose personal comfort over a connection with the Lord...

Women in the Word

Friends, if your heart is to know God: If you long to know The Word... To hear God speak... To know His heart... You can find Him. He's not far off.

Get Your Hands Dirty

I planted my first garden this year. I'd dreamt about it from the balcony of our tiny apartment years ago, longing for room to plant and room to grow… And this was the year!

Because God is Good

I wept in Bible study, recently. In front of everyone… It was the ugly kind, you guys… Where your face gets all distorted and you’re trying really hard to hold back the tears. I had a lump in my throat, my ears were ringing...