Maintaining a Steady Heart During Trouble

In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have overcome the world. These are Jesus’ words from John 16:33. And we all know it’s true. Wars all over the world. Conflict on every continent. (Except Antarctica, maybe!?)... Continue reading →

Grace and Goals – rekindling the fire to take charge of your life

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Goal setting is not exactly my forte. I will dream big and get all excited, but getting down to the nitty-gritty of following through is where I get hung up. And there my dreams and hopes pile up into a... Continue reading →

How to Nourish a Reliant Faith

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Today, my friend and fellow blogger Alison Tiemeyer is sharing how to develop a steadfast trust in the Lord; how to grow in an “all in” kind of faith. I love her words here and I trust they will minister... Continue reading →

Weaving Faith Traditions into Your Family

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Family is one of the most beautiful words I know. It’s the loom in which the fabric of our lives are woven. It’s where we are steeped in the slower rhythms of life, the circle that binds together a deep... Continue reading →

Four Ways to Draw Closer to God

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Relationships are hard. If we could do life without rubbing shoulders with other humans it would be so much easier, ya know what I mean?!! We all mess up, we over-react, then we feel embarrassed about the muddied waters, we’d... Continue reading →

What you Need to Know About Your Work-in-Progress Status

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I’m not sure about you, but lately our family schedule has been quite hectic. My husband has been busy with ministry needs during the day, and then working a full shift in the evening to provide for our family. Meanwhile,... Continue reading →

A Prayer for Your Child’s Faith

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This prayer for your child’s faith is a great first step to raising godly kids and laying a foundation of faith in your home. A Prayer for Your Child’s Faith Father God, I lift my children to You asking that... Continue reading →

A Prayer of Trust for Your Child

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A Prayer for Your Child’s Trust Father, I thank You for Your steadfast and proven ways. From the beginning of time You have been faithful to carry out Your promises to us. I pray now that You would grow each... Continue reading →

Arming Yourself with God’s Heavy Metal

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“This world is not my home, I’m just a-passing through…” Recently, I heard my husband belt out that age old hymn over the sound of the lawn mower, his strong voice reverberating off our buildings and fading out over the... Continue reading →

{Raising Boys Day 30} Six Keys to Developing Courage in Every Boy

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When Moses died, the leadership of the people of Israel passed to Joshua. Joshua’s first task as leader was to take the Israelites across the Jordan River to assume possession of the land which God had promised to them.... Continue reading →