“He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live by bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the … Read More
The Wise Woman Stays Connected
“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because … Read More
Weeding and Watering Your Garden
“How much better is your love than wine, and the fragrance of your oils than any spice!” Song of Solomon 4:10 Weeding and Watering Your Garden “Marriages either move toward connection, communication, and intimacy or they move away from those things—they don’t ‘stand … Read More
Cultivating a Garden of Faith
“Thus by their fruit, you will recognize them.” Matthew 7:20 Cultivating a Garden of Faith I love the simple joys of summer! It signals the end of the school year, a lighter schedule, and possibly a vacation or two. It is … Read More
Mom To Mom with Heather: Summer of Staying Week Four
Hello Friends! Lately, I’ve been pondering what it means to be present with my children. I am a stay-at-home mom, so that seems easy since I am with them a lot. However, they need much more than my physical presence; … Read More
What Is the Most Important Thing?
“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 22:37-38 What Is the Most Important Thing? Should I sign the kids up … Read More
God Is Your Comforter
“Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 2:3 God Is Your Comforter Recently, my son woke me up in the middle of the night, and I could not fall back asleep. As I lay there, … Read More
Mom to Mom with Daphne: Summer of Staying Week Three
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
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 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