For many years, this song has been my prayer whenever anxiety creeps up on me: “Peace, peace, Wonderful peace Coming down from the Father above. Sweep over my spirit Forever, I pray, In fathomless billows of love.” Whenever I feel anxious or overwhelmed, I take …
Mentoring Series
False Hope or Real Hope?
“A horse is a false hope for victory; Nor does it deliver anyone by its great strength.” Psalm 33:17 NASB Horses are known for their strength and speed. In 1973 a thoroughbred horse named Secretariat became a household word. His winning streak was tremendous; …
The Coupon of All Coupons
I’m a couponing newbie. I don’t know much about getting the most value from coupons. In fact, several weeks ago, I bought almost $100 in groceries and saved only two dollars and some change. I have a feeling that I’ll be learning soon enough—my husband …
The Greatest Hope
“Welcome to the Greatest Show on Earth,” the Ringmaster for the Ringling Brothers/Barnum & Bailey Circus announces as the curtains open wide. Anticipation and excitement fills the air. The music plays loudly and the parade beings. The procession consists of clowns, trapeze artists, elephants, beautiful …
Written Into the Story
Ever since Adam and Eve, God has been writing earth’s most passionate and powerful drama, a narrative from ancient past to triumphant future, a tale of redemption and hope. Most amazing of all, God is writing you and me into His story. Consider this—has anyone …
Jesus Is…the Answer
So many hymns talk about blood. And that picture has a certain “ick” factor. One familiar hymn reveals the paradox: Are your garments spotless? Are they white as snow? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Another similar hymn was one of the …
Jesus Is…Our Saviour
“Let’s go check to see if there are any new lambies,” I said to Julia. In a muddy corner outside the barn we found a mother and baby. But there were also two other suspicious mounds stuck in the mud that turned out to be …
Bible Retreat, Part 2
Finding the time to attend a Bible retreat might seem impossible for any busy mom. However, finding time to dig deeper into God’s Word is a must. So what’s a mom to do? Yesterday, I shared steps 1 and 2 to scheduling a Bible retreat …
Bible Retreat, Part 1
Finding the time to attend a Bible retreat might seem impossible for any busy mom. However, finding time to dig deeper into God’s Word is a must. So what’s a mom to do? Why not schedule a Bible retreat right in your own home? If …
Jesus Is…the Good Shepherd (Part 2)
We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6 If indeed “we are his people, the sheep of his pasture,” it is no …