Her answer came when one story fell into her life and never left. Leroy Sutton, who lost his legs in a childhood train accident, and Dartanyon Crockett, who was legally blind and had no permanent place to call home were first drawn together by their handicaps. The boys soon developed a brother-like bond… [Continue Reading]
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Peace in Every Way | 2 Thessalonians 3:16
2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. Prayer: Dear Jesus, I thank you that you’re the Lord of peace. When I turn to you, it doesn’t mean all my problems will be solved immediately. When… [Continue Reading]
The Rumor is True (and a special FREE book for you!)
Have you heard the rumor? I have to admit it’s true. I am not a superwoman. Yes, that’s right. I’ll admit it here. The truth is that none of us are superwomen (or supermen) but we try so hard to hide it, don’t we? I know I do. It’s super easy to write a blog… [Continue Reading]
My Soul Finds Rest | Psalm 62:1-2
Saturday Scripture Psalm 62:1-2 Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. Prayer Heavenly Father, Only you provide the peace, the rest, the hope my soul so desperately longs for. Forgive me for… [Continue Reading]
Thirsts for You | Psalm 63:1
Saturday Scripture Psalm 63:1 O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, My soul thirsts for you. My flesh faints for you. Only you can satisfy. Yet how quick… [Continue Reading]
Long for You Lord | Psalm 130:5-6
Psalm 130:5-6 I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word. I long for the Lord more than sentries long for the dawn, yes, more than sentries long for the dawn. Prayer Sweet Jesus, I long for you Lord. Remind me to always… [Continue Reading]
Four Ways to Impress Scripture on Your Children | Mary Hairston
I vividly remember a dark and lonely time right after college, and before I had any clue what God wanted to do with my life, when God’s Word first became what I lived on. I grew up reading Scripture and enjoying it, but I don’t think I truly relied on it before then. That year,… [Continue Reading]
Fruit of the Spirit | Galatians 5:22
Galatians 5:22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things. Prayer Abba Father, I need your Holy Spirit to produce fruit in my life. Help me to be more loving, more joyful, more… [Continue Reading]
His Steps | 1 Peter 2:21
1 Peter 2:21 For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. Prayer Father God, Sometimes it is so hard to do good—and suffer—just as you have suffered. Please give me the strength to… [Continue Reading]
A Super-Simple Way to Effectively Study the Bible with Your Kids! {Guest Post by Amber Lia}
Make sure to enter below for your chance to win a copy of Study Buddy! The church service ended and we made the mad dash to all four classrooms to pick our four sons. My husband Guy and I divide and conquer. After our third son was born, we realized that man to man… [Continue Reading]
5 Simple Prayers That Will Make You a Better Parent
Being a parent is hard. It’s easy to get focus on the daily struggles and frustrations and forget that each day is an opportunity to teach, guide and grow my children into the unique people God created them to be. I often come up with goals for how to relate and react to me kids,… [Continue Reading]