That was a question our kids asked at dinner recently after we were talking about Covid-19 and racism. “NO,” was our answer and discussion ensued. What a shape our world is in! What will help?! […]
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Is It Possible to Turn Crisis into Opportunity?
Let’s be honest. This time of the COVID-19 pandemic has been very weird. Being home this much is…unnatural to most of us. Is there a way we can embrace this opportunity for spiritual growth? Could […]
Trust or Worry
I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food and the body more important […]
The Heart Behind the Mask
Face masks have taken on a whole new meaning recently. A few months ago, I remember searching at the store for a “good one”. One that offered anti-aging and that would take away my “designer […]
Be Strong and Courageous!
Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Years ago, I heard […]
With a Little Help From My Friends
“Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.” Gal. 6:2 It is interesting that Jesus trained his disciples to think of themselves as a community, not as individuals trying to […]
Beyond!!
As it says in Ephesians 3:20, God really is, “…able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think…” God continually goes beyond my expectations. I saw this once again as my husband Brian […]
Don’t Quit!
Don’t Quit. There are no guarantees or perfect formulas in life and relationships! Every living and breathing person knows this. It’s a mistake to believe that Christians and Christian families are “safe.” Christians can be […]
Does Anybody notice Me? Does Anybody Care?
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage […]
Criticism
Proverbs 12:18 says, “Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” We learned it when we were young: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never […]