“And forgive us our debts, and we forgive our debtors.” Matthew 6:12 (KJV) Forgiveness Brings Freedom Dear mom, do you struggle with unforgiveness toward a friend, your children, or your spouse? Recently the Holy Spirit led me to “house clean” … Read More
Jesus, Teach Me Day 3: Speak Life
“A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth, and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat … Read More
Jesus, Teach Me Day 4: He Sees You, Mom!
“And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.” Matthew 10:42 NLT He Sees You, Mom! Do you often feel unnoticed or unappreciated in all of … Read More
Mom to Mom with Mari Jo Lent Week Seven
Sweet Sister, The heart-wrenching events of that first Holy Week fulfilled prophecies penned by prophets thousands of years before. From the beginning of time, it was God’s plan to save and deliver His beloved creation—you and me. The brutal whipping, the questioning, … Read More
Day 19: It Is Finished!
“Jesus knew that his mission was now finished, and to fulfill Scripture he said, ‘I am thirsty.’ A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it … Read More
Day 14: Don’t Be Troubled or Afraid
“No, I will not abandon you as orphans—I will come to you.” John 14:18 (NLT) “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be … Read More
A Peaceful Home
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:2-3 NIV Do you ever have seasons of sibling rivalry and behavior … Read More
Overcoming Negative Thoughts About Our Children
“Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon. “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, … Read More
Baby Jesus -The Gift of Love
“God showed how much he loved us by sending his only Son into this wicked world to bring to us eternal life through his death. In this act we see what real love is: it is not our love for … Read More
The Shalom Peace of Jesus
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:14 “A great many people are trying to make peace, but that has already been done. God has not left it … Read More
Mom to Mom with Mari Jo
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”-1 Thessalonians 5:18 Precious Mom, When I think about Thanksgiving, two words come to mind: Bountiful harvest. Bountiful means a large or abundant quantity. Harvest is the … Read More