Often times my faith does not “feel” as if it’s operating at full strength. I am up to my nose in dirty diapers and dirty dishes, and working a to-do list that never ends. If I keep my sights solely on those things, then it …
Faith at Full Strength
Do I Really Dare to Let God
Dirt poor and illiterate, Lewis Williams had no idea the course his life would take when he asked Christ into his heart. It was the late 1700s and neighbors knew something was different –Christ brought a complete change in Lewis. His newfound faith led him to …
Book Review: Chronicles of the Kings
* Affiliate links included. Do you ever read the Old Testament and wonder what in the world they are talking about? Why would the children of Israel not see where their bad choices were taking them? Or maybe you are like me and know so …
Faith and Family Building Apps
When my kids were little (infants & toddlers) it seemed I had time to listen to Christian programming such as Focus on the Family daily. Crazy I know. Now, with elementary to college-aged, there doesn’t seem to be a moment — a quiet moment at …
Chocolate Play Dough
A fun way to encourage learning is to use play dough–with the great scent of chocolate–to form letters or numbers. Have older children create a fun picture or even reproduce a form that you’ve made. It is also a great way to teach shapes. Learning …
When Life Is Raining Down
During a particularly trying time in my life, I stopped to examine the many things going wrong. How could my Heavenly Father allow these awful things to crowd my previously comfortable existence? In exasperation, I looked heavenward with my tear-streaked face and gasped, “When …
Building Faith Muscles
How much money do you think is spent each year in building the body? There are fitness centers in most towns and athletic training facilities in most schools. Even many churches have work out facilities. But how much do we put into working out our …
Tried, Refined and Purified
Tried, Refined and Purified For You, O God, have proved us; You have tried us as silver is tried, refined, and purified.” Psalm 66:10 Amplified Bible How is silver refined? How was it refined in Biblical times? A silver smith …
Flip-Flop Cupcakes
Inspired by yesterday’s post, Walking it Out, today I want to share a fun summer dessert, Flip-Flop Cupcakes. The kiddos will enjoy them and, let’s face it, the adults will too! You will need… Cupcakes (already frosted) Keebler Vienna Cookies Air Heads Xtremes sweet and …
Walking it Out
* Affiliate Links I love what Beth Moore writes in her new Bible study entitled, Children of the Day. She writes, “Come walk with Me. Even with a limp. That’s what Jacob did (Gen. 32:31). Even in the fire. That’s what Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego …