“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to […]
Category: Parenting
So…I’m an Introvert.
“In quietness and in trust shall be your strength” (Is. 30:15). I enjoy being alone. It’s true. I like to think when I am alone. I don’t enjoy parties with lots of people if I […]
A “KEPT” Woman
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” ’ Numbers 6:24-26 […]
Letting God Draw the Best Out of You
Just as you received Christ Jesus our Lord, continue to live in him. –Colossians 2:6 Wouldn’t you love it if you always had someone who drew the best out of you?! Someone who saw the […]
Breaking the Chains
The movie, A “Christmas Carol” based on the book written by Charles Dickens is a favorite holiday classic about redemption. The scene when Jacob Marley’s ghost appears to Ebenezer Scrooge, Marley is laden down with heavy chains […]
Dare Angel
Those of you who know me – or have heard me, for the matter – know that I may be loud but I’m far from brave. That is why my latest streak of courage has […]
All My Worry — All My HOPE
So do not worry about tomorrow; it will have enough worries of its own. There is no need to add to the troubles each day brings. Matthew 6:34 (GNT) In theory, this Scripture is easy […]
All Drugged Up and No Place to Hide
My husband and I recently enjoyed dinner with some small group friends. As parents frequently do – we engaged in conversation about our “wayward” children; offspring who’ve wandered away from the faith in which they […]
Call Out the Best in Others
Affirm what could be… Encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. –1 Thessalonians 5:11 I was having lunch with a friend who told me, “I’ve listened to […]
A Case of Happy
Does “happy” rub off? For the despondent, every day brings trouble; But for the happy heart, life is a continual feast. –Proverbs 15:15 (NLT) A few years ago, a study was published reporting that emotions […]