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Trusting God, even when life gets bumpy!

Bumps Are Okay!

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Life is not always easy. In fact, sometimes life is just plain bumpy and overwhelming. Life's 'bumps' (trials) are okay, though! In this blog, let's be encouraged to view life through the lens of the Bible and God's grace, while maneuvering the twists and turns of this extraordinarily bumpy life.

The blogs are written by a daughter and mother team:

~Blogger, Sharon Czerwien

~Blogger, Debbie Christopher

Sharon's Bible study books on this very topic are now available. The "Books and Bio" tab has more information, or you can click here.

2 Books about "Trusting God, even when life gets bumpy!"

Adult Bible Study

"Core: Biblical Principles for when Life Gets Bumpy"

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Children's/Family Bible Study

"Bumps are Okay for KIDS and Other Biblical Lessons Learned from Monster Trucks!"

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Blog Posts

2 Catchy Biblically-Based Songs to Dwell on During Life’s Bumps

2 Catchy Biblically-Based Songs to Dwell on During Life’s Bumps

2 Catchy Biblically-Based Songs to Dwell on During Life’s Bumps

This post is designed to help others have Biblically-based songs stuck in their heads for when bumps happen. Here are my two favorite Biblically-based songs to think through during life’s bumps. 1. CityAlight's "This is the Day" 2. Keith & Kristyn Getty's "Rejoice"

Sharon Czerwien

12 hours ago2 min read

Bumps in Small Town Montana

Bumps in Small Town Montana

Bumps in Small Town Montana

Fair & square...we were warned about the bumpy road in small-town Montana. The same is true spiritually. Check out the encouragement the Bible offers regarding our bumpy paths in life!

Sharon Czerwien

Mar 12 min read

Hindsight Soup

Hindsight Soup

Hindsight Soup

By: Debbie Christopher ~ ~I had two separate thoughts started in my Blog Brainstorm folder of the Notes App. As I began working on them, I noticed that the basic theme of both was the same. Since I had pre-titled them as ‘Hindsight’ and ‘Stir the Soup’—an idea I stole from our Pastor—, I decided to combine them and go with ‘ Hindsight Soup’. I trust you are nourished by this ‘recipe’ as Thanksgiving approaches, and the Fall soup season winds down. The hindsight idea came whe

Debbie Christopher

Nov 23, 20252 min read

…and now He’s making you (Me)

by:Debbie Christopher ~~ I heard a quote on the radio one morning as part of a Morning Motivation devotion. I loved it, and it lived in my mind all day…so of course, it turned into a blog thought! “God has already made a way—now, He’s making you!” Did you catch that? He’s ALREADY worked it out… but, now He is ‘making’ you. Wow! What an encouraging concept! When we come across those bumpy roads in life—those difficult life circumstances—we seem to always ask these same questio

Debbie Christopher

Nov 10, 20252 min read

Profound Words of Faith from a Widow (Thank you, Erika!)

Profound Words of Faith from a Widow (Thank you, Erika!)

Profound Words of Faith from a Widow (Thank you, Erika!)

Erika's public testimony about her faith in God greatly inspires me! So, to Erika, I want to express my thanks for your incredible example of faith for us all!

Sharon Czerwien

Sep 14, 20254 min read

It’s not a Problem…It’s Part of the Plan

It’s not a Problem…It’s Part of the Plan

It’s not a Problem…It’s Part of the Plan

By: Debbie Christopher ~~I have a section in my ‘Notes’ app entitled Blog Brainstorms. As I reviewed through my list recently, I came...

Debbie Christopher

Jul 13, 20253 min read

Travel Itinerary—Thanks to Phil Housley!!

Travel Itinerary—Thanks to Phil Housley!!

Travel Itinerary—Thanks to Phil Housley!!

Here are some profound thoughts from Phil Housley about physical versus spiritual "itineraries." While there are both known AND unknown circumstances that will cross our paths, God can always be trusted through it all!

Sharon Czerwien

Jun 29, 20252 min read

Thanks to the ‘Barzillais’ in the World! (WHO!?)

Thanks to the ‘Barzillais’ in the World! (WHO!?)

Thanks to the ‘Barzillais’ in the World! (WHO!?)

Here are 3 examples of kind gestures and the impact these can have others! Barzillai from the Old Testament serves as a great example of encouragement for us today!

Sharon Czerwien

Jun 1, 20254 min read

Worship IN the Pain—An Example of an Amazing Teen Cancer Patient

Worship IN the Pain—An Example of an Amazing Teen Cancer Patient

Worship IN the Pain—An Example of an Amazing Teen Cancer Patient

Here's an amazing example of a teen cancer patient who chose to worship God, even in her pain! Check out her encouraging use of music during treatment.

Sharon Czerwien

May 4, 20256 min read

What I Learned from My Son…

What I Learned from My Son…

What I Learned from My Son…

~By Sharon Czerwien Honestly, my brain and body have been a little busy lately. I have also had a bit of writer’s block. On top of...

Sharon Czerwien

Mar 9, 20254 min read

A (True) Tale of Two Praises!

A (True) Tale of Two Praises!

A (True) Tale of Two Praises!

Included are two (true) tales of praise from the Bible! What can we learn!? In the good…yes, praise! In the hard…yes, praise!

Sharon Czerwien

Jan 12, 20252 min read

4 Songs You Can Pray When Times are Tough

4 Songs You Can Pray When Times are Tough

4 Songs You Can Pray When Times are Tough

~By Sharon Czerwien Music has a way of moving people, even down in the heart level. Biblically-written music can positively impact our...

Sharon Czerwien

Jul 28, 20242 min read

Shoe Styles Count for THAT!? A Biblical Lesson Learned in Physical Therapy

Shoe Styles Count for THAT!? A Biblical Lesson Learned in Physical Therapy

Shoe Styles Count for THAT!? A Biblical Lesson Learned in Physical Therapy

Discomfort (though dreadful!) actually serves a purpose. Thanks, to my PT for the shoe insight and to Peter for writing 1 Peter 1:6-7.

Sharon Czerwien

Jun 2, 20243 min read

A Completely Inadequate Momma Flying High in the Sky

A Completely Inadequate Momma Flying High in the Sky

A Completely Inadequate Momma Flying High in the Sky

~By Sharon Czerwien Do you ever feel 100% inadequate to function at some core task? Experiencing this can be depleting and humbling...

Sharon Czerwien

Feb 4, 20244 min read

A Few Thoughts on "Hallelujah" (Plus 5 Song Ideas)

A Few Thoughts on "Hallelujah" (Plus 5 Song Ideas)

A Few Thoughts on "Hallelujah" (Plus 5 Song Ideas)

~By Sharon Czerwien For Christmas 2022, I wrote a post entitled, "A Broken Hallelujah at Christmas is Good Enough!" I have also written a...

Sharon Czerwien

Dec 31, 20232 min read

What a List!

What a List!

What a List!

By Debbie Christopher ~~No, the list included in the verse above isn't a to-do checklist that brings stress. Instead, it includes a list...

Debbie Christopher

Sep 17, 20232 min read

4 Praises In Spite of My Recent Health Diagnosis

4 Praises In Spite of My Recent Health Diagnosis

4 Praises In Spite of My Recent Health Diagnosis

~By Sharon Czerwien Hmmmmm—To bring up the following or not—that is the question! I have waffled back and forth for sure. I am a tad...

Sharon Czerwien

Aug 20, 20233 min read

Thanks, Mr. R...Bumps are Okay!

Thanks, Mr. R...Bumps are Okay!

Thanks, Mr. R...Bumps are Okay!

~By Sharon Czerwien While recently picking up my daughter from our church’s AWANA program, a neat husband and wife stopped me to show me...

Sharon Czerwien

Apr 23, 20231 min read

Four Encouraging Christian Songs that Deal with the Dread of Night

Four Encouraging Christian Songs that Deal with the Dread of Night

Four Encouraging Christian Songs that Deal with the Dread of Night

~By Sharon Czerwien Have there been times in your life when the nighttime was dreadful? Maybe these nights involved fear and anxiety or...

Sharon Czerwien

Mar 12, 20232 min read

Easing the Pain

Easing the Pain

Easing the Pain

By: Debbie Christopher~~So, how does my hairstylist’s thumb help answer a deep theological question? Truly, this strange sounding...

Debbie Christopher

Mar 5, 20232 min read

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