I wanted this week’s In His Presence article to be one of encouragement. It’s tough to carve out those daily times with the Lord, especially this time of year when things can get pretty hectic with the oncoming holidays. But I want to encourage you …
Tender Mercies
My dad was killed in a motorcycle accident in August 2011. Witnesses could not tell why he lost control of his motorcycle on a smooth stretch of highway in Northern California, not far from the Oregon border. Nothing could have prepared me for that horrible …
Forever, O Lord
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CPK Family Cookbook: Orange Chicken
Whether it’s for a birthday or special occasion, a family favorite restaurant to visit is California Pizza Kitchen. Funny thing is, we love the salads (Thai Crunch is my pick) and entrees more than their pizza! Over the summer the kids and I found the …
Reasons for the Season Family Devotional
Reasons for the Seasons Family Devotional by Kathy Hutto is a gift from Kathy & Mentoring Moments. Kathy’s Christmas family devotion starts on December 1st and runs through December 24. Print out and let others know of this wonderful Christmas resource. Reasons for the Season …
Shielding My Head
Sometimes, our minds race in every direction. As much as we try, we can’t stop critical thoughts from bouncing around in our heads. We busy ourselves, but everywhere we turn, doubt grips us. Irrational thoughts hound us. Insecurities taunt us. It’s a constant battle—one we …
In His Presence #11: Overcoming in His Power
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that …
Is the Lord Among Us or Not?
“Is the Lord among us or not?” (Exodus 17:7) Remember all those Gothic romances—the gauntlet is thrown down, the tension rises and someone has to respond to the challenge. It was a moment of proving their courage, their confidence, and their commitment to the one …
Pointing Out Pictures in the Clouds
I love clouds. We’ve lived in Toronto, in New York State, in Southern California and in Manitoba. We have traveled through most of the United States, a little in Mexico and I have been to Europe. Compared to all the places I have lived or …
Life in the Whirlwind
This year has been a season of change for my family. Our family has grown by two daughter-in-laws, we have moved from where we lived for twelve years to start ministry at a new church field, traveled internationally and found out I will be a …