Look for the JOY in Each Day

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 How we live our days, burdened or joyful, stressed or blessed, despair or hopeful, is all in our perspective, … Read More

Day 28: Identifying With Jesus

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet He did not sin.” Hebrews 4:15 Identifying With Jesus … Read More

Day 29: A Letter to My Teens About Dating

“See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you.” Isaiah 60:2 A Letter to My Teens About Dating Dear Children, In a world where family, … Read More

Day 31: No Do-Overs

“Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” James 4:14 No Do-Overs In our family, when one of our children acts … Read More

Day 25: Keeper of the Chocolate

“Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love that we will sing for joy and be glad all of our days.” Psalm 90:14 Keeper of the Chocolate While contemplating the wide-eyed wonder and belly laughs of childhood, I realized … Read More

Day 27: An Attitude of Gratitude

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 “Those who sacrifice thank offerings honor me, and to the blameless I will show my salvation.” Psalm 50:23 An Attitude of Gratitude … Read More

Day 28: Dare to Dream

“Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” Ephesians 3:20 (NLT) Dare to Dream I used to pride myself on being a … Read More

Day 21: Stop Scrolling and Start Believing

“…But my righteous one will live by faith. And I take no pleasure in the one who shrinks back.” Hebrews 10:38 Stop Scrolling and Start Believing Do you ever feel bombarded by images of a perfect marriage? Simply scrolling down … Read More

Day 24: The Power of our Testimony

“And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life and this life is in His Son.” 1 John 5:11 The Power of our Testimony Praise God, He has called each of us to the saving knowledge of Jesus … Read More

Day 13: God Values People

“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth … Read More