Monthly Archives: October 2015

  “If you don’t know what you’re doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You’ll get his help, and won’t be condescended to when you ask for it. Ask boldly, believingly, without a second thought…” James 1:5-6 (The Message)   We have a policy in our house that our kids can ask usContinue reading “You Can Ask Me Anything”

“From the four corners of the earth people are coming to their senses, are running back to God. Long-lost families are falling on their faces before him. God has taken charge; from now on he has the last word.” Psalm 22:28 (The Message)   A friend of mine emailed me this morning and shared aboutContinue reading “All Temper Tantrums End Eventually”

“…If you don’t know what you’re doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You’ll get his help, and won’t be condescended to when you ask for it. Ask boldly, believingly, without a second thought…” James 1:5-8 (The Message)   I have a saying I love to repeat often in our family, “Everyone hasContinue reading “Confirmation Times Two”

“(Peace) does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.” (Unknown)   I knew that 2015 had been a year filled with lots of changes for our family but IContinue reading “Peace Versus Panic”

“…That’s why we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good.” Romans 8:28 (The Message)   My husband and I received some bad news yesterday.  I had felt a real peace about it and even though I knew whatever answer we received would beContinue reading “Jesus’ Radar”

“A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” Proverbs 14:30 (NIV)   Our family enjoyed a great vacation this summer and I came back refreshed, renewed, and ready to see what else God had planned for our family.  I believe He has some great things planned and I’m excitedContinue reading “No Need for Jealousy”

“You don’t know the impact your step will have on those around you.” Joshua Prius   I want to discuss one more truth I learned from Joshua’s sermon regarding Peter walking on the water toward Jesus (Matthew 14: 22-36). The last truth that spoke to my heart was one I had never thought about before…ever. Continue reading “Stepping Out Isn’t About You”

“Peter was willing to step out into the storm because he wanted to be close to Jesus.”  Joshua Pruis   I want to continue to talk about the sermon found in Matthew 14: 22-36, about Peter walking on the water toward Jesus.  Last time we talked about whether or not we are willing to ask,Continue reading “Focus on Jesus, Not the Weather”

Special price of $9.97 for paperbacks for the month of October Hope During Heartache:  True Stories of Emotional Healing from Infertility, Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Death of a Child Dear Sister: I have a friend who cannot attend church one Sunday every year.  She just can’t.  It’s not because she’s angry. It’s not because she’s jealous.Continue reading “HOPE DURING HEARTACHE AVAILABLE FOR $9.97 PAPERBACK WHOLE MONTH OF OCTOBER”

Special price of $9.97 for paperbacks for the month of October Hope During Heartache: True Stories of Emotional Healing from Infertility, Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Death of a Child   Dear Sister: I have a friend who cannot attend church one Sunday every year.  She just can’t.  It’s not because she’s angry. It’s not because she’sContinue reading “HOPE DURING HEARTACHE: ONLY $9.97 FOR PAPERBACK FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER”