Radical by David Platt
Running well: The key to persevering through pain
Facebook recently reminded me of a memory with my husband that made me laugh to the point of tears. Although at the time, I remember feeling discouraged over the whole scenario. A few years ago, we had decided to try…
The Power of Praying Through Fear by Stormie Omartian
Living your best story: fulfilling God’s good plans for your life in every page.
If you were to describe your life of quarantine right now, what kind of movie would it be? Swiss Family Robinson, Castaway, Lord of the Flies, Groundhog Day or some tragic comedy? I think for many it feels like we…
Always abounding…even on the bad days.
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” I Corinthians 15:58 I think many people feel these are…
When God Calls Us Out of “Normal”
Over the last few weeks, I have heard many people referring to our pandemic situation as a disruption to our normal lives. Children aren’t allowed to be normal children that go to school. People have to work from home which…
Changing Perspectives When Your Freedom is Limited
As my husband told me of the new stay at home guidelines for the next 30 days due to the efforts to slow down this nasty virus, something shifted in my mind. I love my home and family, and it’s…
I Peter 1:13-25
Called to be Holy Therefore --- because we have the lively hope described in 1:1-12 we should: 1. Prepare our minds for action 2. Be sober-minded (we don’t let our minds be captivated by destructive thoughts.) 3. Set our hope…
Simple Morning Devotions with Kids
The best place to begin each morning is setting our hearts and minds on the things of God. Without the rush of getting everyone off to school, it’s a great time to slow down and gather as a family if…
When School and Home Converge…
As the coronavirus continues to reap havoc around the world, and more and more schools are closing for undetermined amounts of time, it has left parents anxious about the long days with their kids. It can be overwhelming. For those…