Mom to Mom with Mari Jo Easter Week Five

“And when you pray, make sure you forgive the faults of others so that your Father in heaven will also forgive you. But if you withhold forgiveness from others, your Father withholds forgiveness from you.” Matthew 6:14-15 (TPT) Dear Mama, … Read More

The Questioning of Jesus

“‘Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?’ Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.’” Matthew 22:36-38 “Though we … Read More

The Anointing of Jesus

“Truly I tell you, wherever the gospel is preached throughout the whole world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.” Jesus, Mark 14:9 “I want a relationship with the Abba of Jesus, who is infinitely … Read More

God’s Design for Marriage

As Resurrection Sunday draws near, I can’t stop thinking about how we, as Christian wives, are called to act differently than the rest of the world.  Christian marriage is a gift from our Father and He desires for us to … Read More

Egg Drop Soup & Pork Dumplings

Over the years, my family’s tastes have changed and I’m so happy the kids now like to venture out to experience new things. One type of food that always gets an “all hands raised” at our house is Asian cuisine. … Read More

Butter Tarts

This buttery tart recipe is a great recipe to pass down through the generations. The slow process allows for great conversations while baking and sharing a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Use this baking time to have some intentional … Read More

Mom To Mom with Deb

“For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.” Hebrews 4:12 (NLT) Dearest Mama, Oh, how … Read More

The Significance of Palm Sunday

“Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the king of Israel!” John 12:13b “Thirsty hearts are those whose longings have been wakened by the touch of God within them.” A.W. Tozer    Take a … Read More

Jesus is the Door

“I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved.” John 10:9a (ESV) “God saw in the cross of His Son the only door by which he could enter to give blessing to sinners.” G.V. Wigram   … Read More

Clearing a Path to God

“Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. ‘It is written,’ he said to them, ‘My house will … Read More

Washing Their Feet

“Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel … Read More