Do you ever hear an expression that reminds you of something your mother used to say? Do you find yourself using the same expressions—even the ones you swore you wouldn’t—with your own children? A mother’s words, whether because of wisdom or mere repetition, can become …
Book Review: Drawing Strength from the Names of God
Drawing Strength from the Names of God by Catherine Martin (Harvest House, 2010) is a gift book enhanced with beautiful photography. Martin shares eleven names of God and how we can draw strength from His character. Just under fifty pages, the book can be read …
Peace in the Midst of Suffering
We can have inner peace through suffering, which makes no human sense, when our minds are focused on God and His Word. We can use trying situations as an opportunity to teach our kids the solid foundation of peace, personally experiencing what they have heard …
Resting in His Sovereignty
The tendency for all of us want to control things is great. When we experience situations we cannot fix, make sense of, see any sign of relief from, or see any possible positive outcome from, we are called to trust in God’s sovereignty. It is …
Put off Worry / Put on Trust
Did you know that TRUSTING IN GOD in all circumstances is the third most emphasized character trait in the New Testament, behind the qualities of love and humility? This certainly implies that we all struggle with loving, being humble, and wanting to be in control of situations …
Is it a Sin to Have a Large Family, Part II
Only since 1970 and the publishing of Paul Erlich’s secular book, The Population Bomb (he studied insects for a living), has the notion that having more than two children was a mortal sin against the planet become part of the modern psyche. There is no population …
Is it a Sin to Have a Large Family?
There is much controversy these days, even among Christians, over the number of children that a married couple should have. The argument, so it goes, is that a large number of children are bad for the environment, will use an inordinate amount of the world’s …
Sweet Ideas for Mother’s Day
Need some inspiration for Mother’s Day gifts? Mom’s Love Rub Jan Nellis’ creamy soaps, scrubs, and candles are simply glorious. I have used the peppermint soap and cannot rave enough about it. Made with goat’s milk and a light mint fragrance, this soap is creamy …
Jesus is…My Peace
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 …
Titanic: The Movie and the Lie
Since the Titanic’s demise, there has been much speculation of what went on aboard this ship, when finally those left behind did not have an ounce of hope to board a lifeboat. Some of the lifeboats were whisked and whirled in a downward effect from …