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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

My Interview with a Lineman and His Wife & A Look at God’s Mercy

Learning about linemen's work allowed me to be more thankful for God's mercy. Check out this interview with a lineman and his fabulous wife. PLUS, check out God's great mercy!

Sharon Czerwien

2 days ago6 min read

Christmas Story Read Aloud

By: Debbie Christopher ~~Our Grow Group (Sunday School class) hosts a monthly service at a local Assisted Living facility in our area. One of our— and their —most loved services is the Christmas Candlelight service held each December. One of my favorite parts of the service is having the privilege to read aloud the Christmas story from Luke chapter 2. When I taught elementary school, each year I had my first graders memorize Luke 2:7-14. I would narrate by reading verses

Debbie Christopher

Dec 19, 20253 min read

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

A Baseball & Spiritual Analogy

There's a neat baseball analogy between a baseball player's trust in his base coach and what a Christian's perspective should be towards Jesus!

Sharon Czerwien

Oct 26, 20253 min read

An Unrestful Battle in the Night!?

Let's have a spiritual battle plan for those times when we wallow in worry--especially in the middle of the night!

Sharon Czerwien

Oct 12, 20255 min read

No Title until the End!

By: Debbie Christopher - You can guess a good title at the end! … when you’re driving across Norton Rd., and a favorite 90’s song comes...

Debbie Christopher

Sep 28, 20252 min read

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

Shine Brightly

By: Debbie Christopher~based on a recent graduation quote— Back in 2022 when our first Grand graduated from high school, his principal...

Debbie Christopher

Aug 28, 20252 min read

Who Has the Controls!? (Part 2)

There are no surprises to God! Here's a brief look at how God worked in history. Thanks for the information, BJU Press!

Sharon Czerwien

Aug 10, 20252 min read

A Construction Worker and a Parking Lot—Who's Watching Whom?!

Here are two examples that show people are always watching our responses in life (thanks, kids!). How do we respond when life gets even a little bit bumpy?

Sharon Czerwien

Jul 27, 20252 min read

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!!

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

Together

By: Debbie Christopher ~~I’ve been working on a thought based on something my husband said to me after a busy week of ministry related...

Debbie Christopher

Jun 15, 20252 min read

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

Forgiving Ourselves

By Debbie Christopher ~Do you know of anyone--- yourself included- --who continues to dwell on a past sin, and you want to ‘shout out’ to...

Debbie Christopher

May 18, 20252 min read

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