Monthly Archives: June 2016

“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit – fruit that will last – and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.” John 15:16 (NIV)   Last week was a bit of a discouragement for a varietyContinue reading “God is in Charge of the Fruit”

“A cheerful disposition is good for your health;     gloom and doom leave you bone-tired.” Proverbs 17:22 (The Message)   In the recent post, Kids Always Need Us, I told about how each family will look different and that what truly matters is that as parents we are there for our kids.  One way to beContinue reading “The Sandwichless Picnic”

“… They are the children God has graciously given your servant.” Genesis 33:5 (NIV)   When we first started growing our family, I wanted to freeze time because I had waited so long to be a mother.  I loved being married.  I loved babies.  I thought, “Life doesn’t get much better than this.”  My friendsContinue reading “They Get Older… And It Stays Amazing!”

“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.” Psalm 127:3 (NIV)   I remember returning to work after our first child was born and crying because I wanted so desperately to be at home with him.  I didn’t have the heart of a career woman – I had the heart ofContinue reading “Kids Always Need Us”

“God said to Abram, ‘Know this: your descendants will live as outsiders in a land not theirs; they’ll be enslaved and beaten down for 400 years. Then I’ll punish their slave masters; your offspring will march out of there loaded with plunder. But not you; you’ll have a long and full life and die aContinue reading “A New Perspective: The Israelites”

“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.Continue reading “My Orphan Pup”

“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect…” I Peter 3:15 (NIV)   I’ve been reading a great book called Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by NabeelContinue reading “Truth and Friendship”

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2 (NIV)   Last time we were together I was sharing how I asked God why certain people deal with major hardships in this world. His answer to me about this one particular family was crystal clear:  “Through them My glory will be revealed.” Let meContinue reading “Wrestled With God – Part II”

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)   God has been asking me to learn more about prayer forContinue reading “Wrestled With God – Part I”