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
The Wise Woman is Faithful
“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
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