Olive Branch Mom

Abiding in God’s Presence and Peace

Sin Doesn’t Run Your Life

Newsflash. Jesus killed death, demolished it. Obliterated it! Lent brings us to this awesome, inevitable end. One prophesied in the Bible and one that allows you and me to live freely. So then why are we walking around with these heavy loads, ...
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Lent Like a Boss

Are you ready to journey into the spiritual desert for 40 days and emerge hopefully holier? To me, this is the very essence of Lent. We are preparing our hearts to better receive Jesus at His resurrection on Easter Sunday, and it’s not ...
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I’m Calling Your (Idols) Out

What’s an idol? Anything that you worship. You don’t worship anything, eh? Humans are MADE for worship, take a closer look. What about that Netflix marathon last night? Or the bottle of wine you look forward to when you reach your ...
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Doing This One Thing Will Change Your Life Forever

In a previous life, I was a bit . . . shall we say, cold. I would distance myself from a friend I’d known for years because of one comment, or if they showed up late to one of our meetings. I was obsessively looking for fault, holding them ...
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Alternatives to Meditation

Ahhh meditation. A nice cushion, a quiet room. You, closing your eyes serenely. Breath in and out, and . . . what? Not your cup of tea? The only “quiet” room you have available to you is the laundry room? I get it, meditation is ...
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Ask Us: God’s Plan

Dear Bridgette, Is life easier if you follow God’s plan for your life? Yes! I mean, sort of. I hate to sound indecisive, but perhaps the answer is yes AND no. God’s plan for your life may not be easier, but I promise you (and He ...
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