“Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb; you taught me wisdom in that secret place. Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash … Read More
Mom to Mom with Deb: Summer of Staying Week Two
I’m done! I can’t take this anymore! This is too much for me! Dearest Mama, Do you ever feel like saying these words? We all do! Life is hard, and messy. We are sinful mamas who live in houses with … Read More
Draw Your Children Close This Summer
“Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from Him.” Psalm 127:3 (NLT) Draw Your Children Close This Summer It is finally summer! But instead of simply viewing this time as a break, choose to see it as … Read More
Created for True Love
“Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4 NIV When my children were younger, I struggled to keep my head above water. They required so much of my … Read More
The Opportunity of Summer: Renewing Your Child’s Mind & Family Relationships
“He who gathers during summer and takes advantage of his opportunities is a son who acts wisely.” Proverbs 10:5 The Opportunity of Summer: Renewing Your Child’s Mind & Family Relationships The Bible tells us, “Do not conform to the pattern of … Read More
Choosing Joy
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds.” James 1:2 (ESV) Choosing Joy Do you ever hear clichés that make you cringe every time you hear them leave someone’s lips? Some of those phrases for me are … Read More
Mom to Mom with Tara Summer of Staying Week One
Hello Friends! This is it! The sun has returned, and the glorious days of summer are awakening before us! Such a prospect of hope these days carry! Sister, God is calling you to stay faithful to His purpose for you as you … Read More
Six Little Words
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” Matthew 25:23 “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:23a). … Read More
Linger Longer in the Lord’s Embrace
“Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:12-13 Being a mom is hard. It … Read More
Make the Most of Your Summer
“Young people, it’s wonderful to be young! Enjoy every minute of it. Do everything you want to do; take it all in. But remember that you must give an account to God for everything you do.” Ecclesiastes 11:9 (NLT) Summer is the … Read More
Children Are the Most Important Work
“Jesus left there and went along the sea of Galilee. Then he went up on the mountainside and sat down. Great crowds came to him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at his … Read More