In April, I always think of rainshowers, especially because we have a lot of intermittent spring storms where I live. In fact, this past month, we had one of those decennial rainstorms that causes quite a bit of damage. When those storms roll through, my mind always drifts to Noah. He was not only thrust…
“The Lord had said to Abram, ‘Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you,…
My two-year-old just got his first real bed. Out went the hedgehogs, and in came Mickey Mouse. Out went “He’s down for the night,” and in came “He got out of bed again.” Out went the baby, and in strolled the boy. My husband and I have five kids, ranging from the aforementioned two-year-old to…
I love a fresh start! It’s like a personal and spiritual reset for my life. As we enter 2021, I am pondering my personal goals for this upcoming year. What about you? The apostle Paul understood the importance of a spiritual reset. He was a persecutor of Christians before he became a follower of Jesus….
We tend to refer to different parts of our lives as seasons, linking them to our natural weather seasons. We experience different seasons in our faith, relationships, and as we age. Winter is used to describe experiences that are barren, challenging, or related to dying. Spring represents youth, new life, and growth. Summer is the…
“He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children, that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn, and arise and tell them to their children, so that they should set their hope in God and not forget the works…