Gone. Eighteen years of work gone. In fact, you can multiply that by four. Seventy-two years of work gone. Eighteen years per child. Sixteen years of high school homeschool documentation totaling more than at least ninety-six separate documents.
Read MoreAs each of us read this I wonder how we can carry this very same generosity, courage, and love into our own corners- our homes, families, and spheres of influence. With His grace we can!
Read MoreHappy Monday, friends! I have a mini quiz for you to start off your week: Does the idea of sharing your faith make you uncomfortable and anxious? Do you feel inadequate to share your faith because you don’t have the right education or an actual Bible degree? Have you ever felt the whisper of the Holy Spirit to speak up in conversation, but chickened out due to fear of judgment?
Read MoreTrust is a rare quality to find in our world right now. We have more distrust with the media, politicians, healthcare providers, scientists, and theologians than one may remember. I find myself not knowing who or what to believe anymore. And yet, I have peace. I have peace because I know my Engineer will remain constant always. God is the constant I can always trust.
Read MoreOur marriage covenant binds us together, uniting us in the most profound and beautiful way possible. Our vows were spoken in the presence of our family and friends, but most importantly, in the eyes of God. We know that God brought us together, understanding our pasts and preparing our future.
Read MoreJesus says that those who worship God must worship Him in spirit and in truth. Knowledge of God, which we most fully receive through Jesus and the Scriptures, leads to worship that glorifies Him.
Read MoreWith the table and the oil, we see the intentionality of God in how He plans, prepares, and blesses. Knowing this, when David writes that his cup overflows, it is even more humbling. For a cup to overflow, something must be continuously poured into it that exceeds the cup's capacity. David didn't say my cup overflowed; he said my cup overflows.
Read MoreNow bring your ‘dead situation’ to Jesus- that difficult subject at University, that hard to deal with colleague or that dead ‘mother daughter’ relationship. Bring it to Jesus as you hear him say ‘ Don't be afraid, just believe’ and let him bring life, healing and restoration.
Read MoreThe Sabbath was never intended to be about legalism. When Jesus spoke those words in Matthew, it was to expose the flawed thinking and teachings of the Jewish leaders of the time. When their rules and how they practiced the Law became about looking good while ignoring the needs of others, He boldly pointed out the errors in their thinking.
Read MoreThank God today. Truth be told, it is a gift in and of itself to be able to come before the presence of God and thank Him (Hebrews 4:14-16). Please don’t take it for granted. Once we were sinners, but now we are children of light. No one can see God and live, but we can stand before Him boldly. I thank God for that.
Read MoreYou were made to live beyond this life. You were meant for God, and the good news is, even when you turned away from Him, He provided the way for you to come to him.
Read MoreIt has been nearly 20 years since then and now I am a grandmother. My husband and I now live in Auckland, New Zealand which boasts of many beaches. As Ranjit and I walk at the Waikowhai beach, we pray for our adult sons living in their homes and the love and grace we all enjoy. We are grateful for our Lord, the God who calms the storms. As the waters strike on the rocks, each one reminds us of these verses.
Read MoreI’m learning to be this kind of girl. It’s not easy. It’s a slow process of the bending of my will so it takes the shape of His. It’s the gentle loosening of my clenched fist. It’s a daily decision to say yes when every fiber of my being wants to go my own way. I used to be so afraid.
Read MoreSo many times, the stories we hear are of those who had the craziest testimonies and found Jesus. If that is you, I am so proud of you and excited to meet you here on earth or in Heaven one day! Many times, the ones that stayed under that umbrella don’t get as much of an opportunity to tell their side of the story. They don’t wear the scars of the past, but bear the blessing of obedience.
Read MorePaul was writing to his young friend and helper Timothy and today he decides to tell his story- what God had done in his life. We all have a ‘story’ don’t we? Apologist and evangelist J John says that as God’s children we should share that story with at least one person every day.
Read MoreThe 100 days of gratitude, heart shaped journal was just what I needed. I had often started writing my gratitude list and never got as far as 365, so the ‘100 days’ made me smile! That got me thinking, instead of New Year Resolutions for 365 days, how about doing something each week for the next 52 weeks. Once a week, sounds very doable right?
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