Written by: Laura Chambers (9/14/2016) As Christians, we hear the hallowed names of the seekers and followers who have gone before us. To some of us, they are just names; people who lived and died ages ago, and somewhere in between, managed to leave enough of a legacy behind to [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (9/8/2016) If you ranked Biblical verses by how often they were spoken by Christians novel characters or graced inspirational plaques and T-shirts, Jeremiah 29:11 would probably be near the top of the list, if not in the number one spot. “’For I know the plans I [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (8/24/16) It’s easy to become discouraged upon hearing the prose and poetry produced by those who have gone before us in the great journey that is the Christian life. Their songs and rhetoric extol the virtues of a life completely submitted to God, looking towards Him [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (7/23/2016) The heartbreaking events of the past few months have led many to feel powerless to control anything about their lives. Reeling from the aftermath of tragedy, old fears we thought we’d conquered arise again; things we never thought twice about doing now fill us with [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (6/7/2016) Looking for a summer anthem you can actually encourage your children to sing along to? Look no further. The Rubyz are back with a 5 track EP just in time for the warm weather. I’ll Follow You is like a glass of lemonade on a [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (6/2/2016) If the best songs are those drawn from personal experience, the best themed albums are those which follow the artist’s footsteps through the valley. Reading like a diary of hopes, dreams, and prayers, these albums resonate with us on a deeply personal level. When they [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (5/27/2016) There are many reasons – some would say “excuses” - to stay indoors. As a Canadian, I’m rather familiar with bad weather; thunderstorms, blizzards, and oppressive heat have all conspired on occasion to keep me indoors (I’m not complaining if I’ve got tea, something baked [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (5/26/2016) Recently, I’ve come to the conclusion that I can’t please everyone. It’s actually freeing, knowing that I don’t have to be the wishbone in the middle being pulled on by everyone who wants me to be a certain way. That’s not to say that trying [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (6/16/2016) Confession time: I love kiddy cartoon shows. Seriously. Some of my favorites include The Magic School Bus (evolution-based worldview aside; I like the humor), Arthur, Godzilla (the spin-off from the 1998 movie), and Peep and the Big Wide World. Yes, they can be sappy at [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (5/13/2016) Inspiration can be elusive. Nobody knows this better than songwriters. You can try singing nearly any combination of words and see how they sound; one minute it’s awesome, the next you’re shaking your head and wondering, “what was I thinking?” So you flip through a [...]
