…let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1 What I’m saying is, If you walk around with your nose in the air, you’re going to end up flat on your face. But if you’re content [...]
“For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;” 1Corinthians [...]
My husband and I have been having a somewhat humorous argument for the last few months. He believes my feet are bigger than his. Contrary to his belief, my feet are smaller than his; He of course does not think this is true. One day his bedroom slippers were in the living room and my [...]
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 In Greek mythology when you read about the Greek gods, you will always find that while each one has a great power, they also have a great [...]
…The women deep in wonder and full of joy, lost no time in leaving the tomb. They ran to tell his disciples. Then Jesus met them, stopping them in their tracks. “Good morning!” he said. They fell to their knees, embraced his feet and worshiped him. Jesus said ” You’re holding on to me for [...]
During my mom’s groups last week we began discussing teaching our children about self-image, purity, and God’s love and purpose for them. Through our discussion, we each shared some really great books to help introduce our little princesses and princes to these great qualities. The Book I most recommend: Every little girl dreams of being [...]
The following is a letter my husband’s aunt Emma, and dear friend, sent to her family and friends in 2005. She was killed in a car accident not even 2 months later. Reflecting on this letter was so bitter sweet, and full of the hope and encouragement that Emma would have said to us had [...]
It’s not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena … who, at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, [...]
Today I am nursing two sick babies. One with the croup, and one who has struggled to fight off a sinus infection for more than ten days now. Fever, headaches, nausea, and, bless her heart, the antibiotics are just not working. We will be back at the Dr.’s today, and to be honest I am [...]
“The testing of your faith produces endurance.” 1 Corinthians 1:3 (NAS) Everywhere I turn around these days this word, endurance, seems to be screaming at me. And in just about every area of my life I would like to scream back at it. My devotional said “God won’t permit more pressure than we can handle” [...]
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