“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
Choosing Joy
“Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, not we ourselves; We are … 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
Giving Your Kids the Gift of Wonder!
Giving Your Kids the Gift of Wonder! “The heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the work of His hands.” Psalm 19:1 God has created this magnificent world as a love-gift to us! How can we instill wonder … 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
Mom Tips: Summer of Joy Week Six
“The wise woman builds her house.” Proverbs 14:1a The Wise Woman Builds Her Spirit Journal the following questions this week: What are my strengths? What are my values? What is my proudest accomplishment? The Wise Woman Loves Her Husband Call … Read More
Mom to Mom with Rachel
Dear Sweet Mama, As I sit and reflect on when I was overdue with my baby boy, I remember what a tough season that was. My mom was in town awaiting her grandson’s arrival, and he just wouldn’t come! I … 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
Day 22: Walking the Path God has for You
“Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure. Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away … Read More
Day 24: The Power of our Testimony
“And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life and this life is in His Son.” 1 John 5:11 The Power of our Testimony Praise God, He has called each of us to the saving knowledge of Jesus … Read More