OUR STORY

Our Story: How it all began . . .

Our story began years ago. As a young mother, counselor, and educator, Brenda saw the “theory” of Scripture doesn’t necessarily change a person’s real-life experience. That bothered her. So, she began exploring what it means to live by God’s Word – for real.

She asked God lots of questions, and life became a learning curve. How does Scripture change life? That was her personal launch question.

 

The Discovery

She discovered the power of Scripture becomes real by accepting the invitation to “Partner With God.” After becoming a Jesus follower, partnership happens every single day when you live to please God above self (living sacrifice).

The result? Transformation! Instead of losing yourself, you find yourself!  Jesus said, “. . . Whoever loses their life for My sake will find it.” (Mt. 10:38-40)

So, you begin to figure out who you are in Christ.

 
 
 

The Result - An Alive And Active Life

Brenda also discovered – God’s Word is alive and active. (Heb. 4:12)

Scripture contains tools, resources, action steps, and real-life examples you need. The content and principles of God’s Word are current, relevant, and practical.

So why is Scripture so critical to a Jesus follower?

Well, your time and energy are in great demand. Plus, life is hard. Holding everything together can be a drain. You need help.

Here’s how Scripture helps you.

Jesus is the Living Word a Person. Scripture is God’s Written Word . . . like “Jesus on paper.” 

So, when you take Scripture into your life by faith, you take God’s life off the pages into your soul. It gives you power to live your life well with noble character. Then you begin to have an Alive and Active Life.

That’s how our story began.

What about your story?

 
 
 

Another Year Older

I had my annual visit with my doctor. (Have you had yours?) We sometimes have conversations about aging. Apparently, I’m right on target for getting another year older!

How about you? At some point this year, you will become another year older. So – Happy Birthday!

Although you and I don’t have control over the inevitable aging process – we can make some good decisions. Read More …

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Prepare For Easter – FREE Devotional Activity!

“Prepare For Easter” – SIGN UP (It’s FREE)! And it’s brief for your busy week while also being rich in content!

Alive and Active Life is hosting a special Easter Week FREE devotional focus with fun activities. Each day provides a short reflective thought, exploring a special role Jesus has in your life. It’s very encouraging! And there’s a fun activity for each day.

Read – or listen – to this information about describing this devotional activity. To listen, simply click the online player at the top of this article.

Whether you are young or old, have kids or not, student, professor, business/community/medical professional, in ministry, or retired – prepare your heart for Easter! (Monday through Easter Sunday.)

This content fits into anyone’s schedule. So, even busy people looking for concise, quality resources can participate.

PLUS, to help manage your busy schedule, you can listen to every single day of this devotional focus. Just click on the player above each day’s content.

Here’s a quick overview of “Prepare For Easter” . . . Read More …

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My Three Mentors

Do you have a mentor? When I was younger, God gave me – not one – but my three mentors. As God often does, He gave them in a much different way than [I thought] I’d wanted. Yet, I have come to agree with Him – that His ways are higher than my ways and His thoughts are higher than my thoughts. (Is. 55:9) Interestingly, none of these three people really knew they had become my mentors. Read More …

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Victim or Victor. Which Are You?

Think about a recent crisis moment you had. What happened? A crisis moment is where things change. Your path goes one way – or another. This is the exact moment you decide if you will be a “victim” or “victor!” So, which are you? Read More …

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Looking For Donkeys – God’s Timing

What a weird title for today’s content. But I promise – it’s straight out of Scripture! So what does “looking for donkeys” have to do with God’s timing? Well, sometimes “looking for donkeys” oddly describes life. But that’s not reason enough to designate a full article to it. So, what is reason enough? I’ll give you a clue. It has to do with God’s timing.

Maybe you have felt you aren’t doing much more than looking for something as weird as a donkey. A look at God’s timing can put everything strange, odd, senseless, or boring into context.  Read More …

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Accomplish Your Purpose – Helpful Steps

So, did you accomplish your purpose today? What about yesterday? Are you on-target with your life purpose?

Think back to when you start your day:

– Before getting out of bed, multi-thoughts fire as you contemplate another new day.
– Getting dressed, life responsibilities already form in your brain.
– Downing breakfast, you focus on making progress today.
– You might jot “to do’s” in your planner so you don’t forget.
– At your work place, ideas about life balance might appear . . . and quickly disappear as you dive into responsibilities.

With duties bombarding your waking hours – do you accomplish your purpose for being alive? Do you know why God created you? Read More …

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