Teach Your Children Who They Are, Before The World Teaches Them Who They Should Be. I’m not sure how or when the tradition started,but one of my favorite times of the week is when I bathe my young children. Six, four, and three-years-old, their legs reach nearly to the end of the tub as… [Continue Reading]
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Saturday Scripture – Isaiah 54:10
Saturday Scripture Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:10 Prayer Thank you for your compassion. Give me reminders of your love throughout my days. Show me the steadfastness of… [Continue Reading]
Saturday Scripture: Psalms 40:1-3
Saturday Scripture Psalms 40:1-3 I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to… [Continue Reading]
3 Questions About Giving Every Parent Should Ask
3 Questions About Giving Every Parent Should Ask This summer I was blessed to travel to Kenya to meet with some amazing men and women who are using AWANA clubs (www.awana.org) to disciple children to know Jesus and know His Word. We visited six schools, each with 200+ students. My heart was drawn to the… [Continue Reading]
Saturday Scripture: Psalms 71:14
Saturday Scripture As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more. Psalms 71:14 Prayer Show me the hope that surrounds me constantly. With your love and guidance I want to praise you more and more. My book The Kissing Bridge is a featured item in Barnes… [Continue Reading]
Hope For Bible Study Newbies (Who Want to Train their Kids Well)
Hope For Bible Study Newbies (Who Want to Train their Kids Well) I’m not sure I should admit this, but as much as I loved Women Living Well, I felt a twinge of jealousy as I read chapter two. Unexpected emotions rolled around in my gut as I read about how Courtney’s mother sat down… [Continue Reading]
Just Be Available (Part 3 of 3)
Are you ready to answer the call, and know you can just be available to God, but yet you wonder what that might look like? Well, you’re in the right place friend. Today Tricia finishes her three-part series “Just Be Available to God” with some deep wisdom and a story about what it REALLY looks… [Continue Reading]
Just Be Available to God- Answer the Call
Tricia Goyer shares her three-part series “Just be Available.” If you have not read part one, make sure you do so HERE. Today Tricia shares the challenge to answer the call. Just Be Available- 4 Truths That Make You Willing to Answer the Call. Do you have trust issues? I do. I mean who… [Continue Reading]
Devotional: Many Are His Thoughts Toward Us
Devotional: Many Are His Thoughts Toward Us Growing up, my dad was a police officer. Maybe that’s the reason I’ve always wanted to stick to the rules. I’m a people-pleaser through and through. I love it when I get kudos for a job well done. I hate it when I feel I’ve disappointed someone. Too… [Continue Reading]
Eat What You Crave
Eat What You Crave Awhile ago, I was driving down the highway when a billboard caught my attention, “Eat What You Crave” it said in large, large letters. Next to it was photo of a hamburger. It had three or four huge hamburger patties and bacon. You could see the grease dripping off of it. As… [Continue Reading]
Awana Get Involved!
Awana Get Involved! My older kids have been involved in Awana since 1997 or so. And now my young kids are involved! I’ve always loved the mission focus and their scripture training. Tomorrow I’m flying to Kenya to see how Awana International is reaching hundreds of thousands of kids in Kenya with the message of Jesus… [Continue Reading]