Our children will learn real faith through real life. But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14 ESV I was bent over my phone, fully absorbed in a text message when I heard my nine-year-old son behind me,…
Missing out on God’s word slowly dries out our soul. God is calling us to Himself so we can stop withering away. “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.” Isaiah 40:8 ESV I heard a small voice in the back of the van singing something. I wasn’t…
If you want to grow closer to God, it may be you need to simply go back to the basics and let all the excess go. When the Lord saw that he turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am.” Exodus 3:4 (ESV) I…
We all have room for growing in grace as we follow the Lord’s leading for our lives. “You, therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus…
God opens doors and closes doors as we go through life. Life is full of change. Navigating the changes that life brings our way can be scary at times. One of my favorite scriptures is found in Psalms 37:23, where it says, “The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their…
How we can create a peaceful atmosphere when life keeps speeding up. “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”Matthew 11:28-30…
Bringing Christmas back to being Christ-focused brings a kind of joy only He can give. “And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments…
When waiting feels intense and hard and scary, we have an opportunity to learn to wait in a new way. But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31 ESV)…
Are you ready to make it your daily habit to give thanks to God—not only when things are going great, but when things are going wrong too? “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” I Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV) My husband could hear her crying all the…
When you wake up, what is your first thought? Is it dread for the coming day? Or can you focus on something positive to get you started? “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence, there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16: 11 ESV…
Sometimes all our wonderful plans actually get in the way of caring for the hearts closest to us. “With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love.” Ephesians 4:2 (ESV) Close. That’s how people often describe our relationship. Both friends and strangers alike comment on it. “You and your daughter seem…
Sometimes saying “I’m sorry” just isn’t enough and some action is necessary. “So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First, be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.” Matthew…
We live in a culture where being right is more valued than being kind. But we are called to something greater and can change the climate around us. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesian 4:32 (ESV) If you are unfamiliar with what cancel culture is,…
What would happen if we let go of the rules we think God works by and let Him work in His own way? These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation. Noah walked with God. Genesis 6:9 ESV The ladies’ ministry at our church always has fall bible…
How can we remain steadfast when life feels constantly up and down? “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.” Romans 12:9 ESV My family and I recently spent the day at a regional theme park – something we haven’t done for a few years. And those years made…
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