Better Together: The Blog

Hey there! I’m Regenia, and I’m so glad you’re here! I live in the Midwest, but I’m a southern girl at heart. I love the hospitality of the south, and I always have. My dream as a little girl was to live in the south, in a big farmhouse with lots of kiddos and lots […]

Deuteronomy 6:5-9 reads: 5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you […]

Have you ever worked in a group with other people who only slowed down your progress? A lot of people actually prefer working alone so that they can manage priorities the way they want. While this may be a good method in some cases, it’s not usually the best way to live. From the very […]

In Hebrews 4:11, the consequences of disbelief and disobedience are clear, urging us to avoid repeating the history of the Israelites’ rebellion. There’s a danger in neglecting God’s promised rest. This verse calls for active pursuit of rest, shifting from relying on ourselves to fully trusting in God. By actively seeking this rest, we trade […]

Your eyes opened this morning. The sun has risen again. Your heart is still beating. Your lungs are inhaling fresh oxygen. You are here, you are alive, and your life has intrinsic value. It’s true. But this fractured world tries to beat us down, which can feel all-consuming: our relationships are far from perfect, our […]

Do you remember what God has saved you from and what He’s brought you through? How He’s given you a fresh start, a confident hope, and future beyond the here and now?  Because of God’s amazing grace, we have been empowered to live boldly for Him. In Paul’s letter to his friend, coworker, and traveling […]

When someone needs a physical heart transplant, it’s desperately serious. Their heart is failing and, left on their own, that person will physically die. But there is hope—the possibility of a new heart. But, in order to get a new heart, a good and capable surgeon is essential. More importantly, in order for that person […]

Prayer is one of the most important habits we can develop. Not only does Scripture command us to pray often, but there are tremendous benefits to buildin a life of prayer.  Prayer connects us relationally to God. We can thank God for who He is and what He has done for us during our prayer […]

Before Jesus left His disciples, He spoke words that were both realistic and encouraging:  “In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”John 16:33 NIV Even though Jesus has won the ultimate victory, He knew there would be a time between His resurrection and return when His people would […]

From the very beginning, Satan has tried to tempt humanity away from God. He works hard to keep people from knowing the truth about God (2 Corinthians 4:4). Even after a person miraculously comes to faith in Jesus, his battle continues. You have a spiritual enemy who seeks to discredit and disable you. He aims […]

One of the first tasks we teach children is to dress themselves. Learning how to fasten buttons and tie shoes is a life skill they’ll need daily. We teach children how to put on their clothes and what items are appropriate to wear. Will it be hot or cold? Will they be going somewhere formal […]