Jenny Bender

View Full Post   Sometimes it feels like there’s just not enough — not enough time, money, energy or answers. We rush through the day, trying to stretch ourselves across responsibilities, relationships, and needs we can’t quite meet. But what if God doesn’t ask or expect us to be enough? What if He just asks us to trust that He is enough?  In 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT), God tells Paul, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.”That’s a radical truth in a culture that glorifies self-sufficiency.…

View Full Post   Welcome to October! (How is this year flying by SO fast?!)  I love this time of year...the changing leaves, the cooler temperatures (and gaining an extra hour of sleep when Daylight Savings Time ends,…

View Full Post   Fall is officially here, at last! Tere’s something about fall that stirs up reflection. Maybe it’s the leaves turning, the cooler breeze in the air, or the early setting sun — but this season reminds us…

View Full Post   Have you ever looked at a situation in your life and wondered, “How is this going to work out?” Whether it’s financial strain, health struggles, relationship tension, or just the everyday weight of uncertainty,…

View Full Post   Life doesn’t always give us a clear map. One minute things make sense, and the next, we’re standing at a crossroads with no clue which way to go. Whether it’s a job loss, a health scare, a broken relationship,…

View Full Post   Have you ever felt like your story is over before it really begins? Like you've messed up too much, missed too many chances, or you're too far behind to catch up? It’s easy to believe that our mistakes…

View Full Post   Earlier this spring, I started growing a tomato plant. I was so excited for that first sandwich with Duke’s and a homegrown tomato! I was careful to water it daily, prune it regularly and it looked like…

View Full Post   Life gets crazy busy, right? Between work, family, and all the little things in between, it’s easy to let the really important stuff—like prayer and Bible reading—get pushed to the side. But here’s the…

View Full Post   As the sun shines brighter and the days stretch longer, summer invites us to pause and soak in the beauty around us. It’s a season that seems to slow down just a bit, allowing us to breathe deeply and…

View Full Post   Every July 4th, we celebrate the freedom we enjoy as a nation—barbecues, fireworks, and flags waving in the summer breeze. But while we thank God for our country’s freedom, it’s a great time to reflect…