God Is Your Comforter

“Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 2:3 God Is Your Comforter Recently, my son woke me up in the middle of the night, and I could not fall back asleep. As I lay there, … Read More

Run to the Father

” So he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and … Read More

Renew Your Mind Right Where You Are

“Who has known the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ.   1 Corinthians 2:16   This morning I made breakfast and packed lunches while tidying up, responding to messages, and … Read More

Mom to Mom with Daphne: Summer of Staying Week Three

My Dear Sister, The non-stop, crazy, calendar-filled last days of school have ended, but then comes the wind down—sorting through all the papers from the school year, finalizing vacation plans and summer camps, and finding that half-eaten sandwich at the very bottom … Read More

Enduring for the Joy

“…let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at … Read More

Be on Your Guard

“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” Proverbs 4:23 (NLT) Be on Your Guard Addiction. The word often makes us cringe as it implies a lack of self-control or carelessness. But the truth is that … Read More

The Best Defense Is a Good Offense

“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5:8 The Best Defense Is a Good Offense I used to believe the adage “the best defense is … Read More

You Are Not Alone

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4.   A valley is a low place or … Read More

NEW Podcast: Covering Our Children in Prayer

Hey Mamas! This week on the podcast, we have a very SPECIAL guest, Sally Burke, President of Moms in Prayer International! Join Deb and Sally for a powerful episode all about “Covering our Children in Prayer! You won’t want to … Read More