“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father.” [Matthew 10:29] For hearts that struggle with the reality of suffering [which is every man sooner or later] the Lord has …
Passing it On
Grace-full mentoring comes in a multitude of forms… from helping a young mother in her attempts at caring for her new baby to guiding a pre-teen as she learns how to accessorize her wardrobe. From encouraging a neighbor with simple and inexpensive ways to prepare …
Staying Strong During Family Crisis
A painful and perplexing family crisis can erupt without warning. It can demoralize and distract our marriage and family. Family crises can include physical, mental, emotional, behavioral, spiritual, or financial problems. Learn how to strengthen yourself in God when things hit bottom: 1. Seek together …
They Did Not Love Their Lives
“They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.” Revelations 10:11 I love my life. I love it so much, that I’ve been worrying about …
Like a Weaned Child
But I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.” Psalm 131: 2 Have you ever weaned a nursing baby? My children were never bottle fed. Those babies were totally dependent …
The Fruit of Summer
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23) One summer when my daughters were four and six, we decided to be “fruitful.” Each week we chose a tangible fruit and a corresponding verse for …
Getting It All in Order This Summer
Having a plan for house cleaning and organization will help your summer run more smoothly. Here are a few techniques I use in my family of eight. ORGANIZING: What needs to be organized? Put like items in a similar location. Decide on area of home …
Never Call Temptation Love
From The Marriage Miracle, chapter 6 A Soft Heart is Attracted Only to Our Spouse Never Call Temptation Love Let us say a word to anyone who struggles with an intense temptation to stray from your vows. First, please realize that it isn’t love drawing …
Summer Goals for Family Fun & Growth-Part 4, Kids
For the last week I have talked about setting goals for the summer by thinking through and planning for both a productive and a fun/relaxing summer. I talked about setting goals by spending time with the Lord and getting His wisdom and discernment over the …
Love of Friends
How precious and tender was their visit and I steal away in my reverie to that day to enjoy the memories. Friends across the miles, friends that once were a moment away now a thousand miles of prairie and pavement, a thousand miles of hopes …