“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 29: Great Expectations
“Many are the plans in the mind of man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” Proverbs 19:21 (ESV) Great Expectations How has your summer been? Is it going the way you thought it would? At … Read More
Day 31: Comparison: The Thief of Your True Identity
“Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, ‘Lord, who is going to betray you?’) When Peter saw him, … Read More
Pursuing Our Children Like God Pursues Us
“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” Mark 11:24 Pursuing Our Children Like God Pursues Us Recently, I was on a walk with my children when … 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