“But because the LORD loved you and kept the oath he swore to your ancestors, he brought you out with a strong hand and redeemed you from the place of slavery, from the power of Pharaoh king of Egypt.“Deuteronomy 7:8 Have you ever struggled to make a decision? For me, I struggle to know if…
When joy fades, we can rediscover it by focusing on God’s promises, reaching out to others, and gaining a fresh perspective. Do you sometimes feel like your joy is slipping away, eroding or stale? I do too. It happens to each of us at different times and for a variety of reasons. I remember standing…
Even without fully understanding someone’s pain, we can carry our friends to Jesus, offering the love, comfort, and support only He provides. “Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic who was carried by four men.”Mark 2:3-5 (NKJV) “Mom, you need to come see this!” My daughter’s muffled voice rose over the steam of my…
Connect with God through a simple four-step practice that can align your goals, daily life, and heart with God’s guidance and presence. “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3 It Began Here I sat on my couch, journal in hand, the…
Here are a few gifts for your kids that are the lasting treasures we can give them through prayer and trusting Him. “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” (James 1:17 ESV) My husband and I were in full agreement. There…
Facing fear means God calls us to recognize His work, remember His faithfulness, refocus on His greatness, and rest in His promises. Do you have fears? I certainly do. And I really don’t like this about myself. Afterall, I think I should be able to trust God. But it’s not so easy, is it? We…
Reflecting on the joys, challenges, and timeless truths every mom must know can guide you in trusting God’s faithfulness through parenthood. For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:13-14 In a few short weeks my oldest, my…
Taming the tongue can be tricky…especially when we process through talking. What if we took that talking to prayer first? “Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose.” Proverbs 18:21 MSG It’s been said that the tongue is the strongest muscle in the body. That’s not actually true; the top honor goes…
This world offers many things to turn to for comfort. But they won’t satisfy us the way God can. I recently embarked on a 21-day all-sugar fast with a small group of women. Not only did we remove refined sugars, but we went so far as to remove every form of sugar, down to fruit….
Our teen daughters need to know where their identity is found. Here are 5 truths you can pass down to your daughters. There is a pink disc swing that hangs from a tired rope, knotted tightly through the floorboards of our backyard tree house. Neither the swing or club house has hosted a frisky…
Our souls need feeding just as our bodies do, and what we feed them matters. How do you feed your soul to create a clean heart? For several years, I have chosen a “word” to guide my daily choices at the beginning of each new year. I prayerfully seek God’s guidance when choosing my word….
Do you ever struggle to believe God hears your prayers? Or struggle to build a consistent discipline of prayer—or even to want to? Let’s dig into the root of this issue and how to get back into the habit of a vibrant prayer life. Prayer Is About Faith If we can’t pray, won’t pray, don’t…
When we feel desperate, we don’t think clearly. The best thing we can do is seek the Lord and let Him fill us with peace and purpose. Many times, in my life I’ve gotten stuck. Have you? A concern for a child, a friend in crisis, an unsatisfactory conversation with my husband, a misunderstanding with…
Lent is a time of letting go of distractions so we can feast on more of Jesus. How can you feast to prepare your heart for Easter? “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is…
Learn how to live in an age when you need to fight for your teen in the face of technology and temptation. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.(Nehemiah 4:14 ESV) Technology is the number one reason parents say that raising…
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