Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children. (Proverbs 17:6 NIV) I used to know how to say “no” quite well. When…
Jump. You Can Trust Him.
I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, to attain…
Labor On
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the…
Choosing the Unlikely
Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble…
Who Are You Imitating?
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to…
The Comfort of Consistency
“Listen to Me, O house of Jacob, And all the remnant of the house of Israel, You who have been borne by Me from birth And have been carried from…
Be Like Hezekiah – How To Handle Bad News Like a Champ
After Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers and read it, he went up to the LORD’s Temple and spread it out before the LORD. (2 Kings 19:14 NLT) How…
Lonely Places
But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. (Luke 5:16 NIV) Ever heard the quotation, “The hurrier I go, the behinder I get?” Been there, done that, a time…
A Journey through James
A Journey through James Please remember. 1) Start small. If a long time alone with God is too intimidating, start with 1 hour and then work up to perhaps a…
Rest Rhythms
Young woman at home sitting near window relaxing in her living room reading book and drinking coffee or tea . Are you ready for your Sweet Selah Day? Follow this…
Welcome to Sweet Selah Days
What is a Sweet Selah Day? A Sweet Selah Day is a day, or part of a day, set apart to meet with God. It’s an intentional setting aside of…
Oh, Bella! (Lessons on Love for the Misbehaving)
As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him; for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are…