There Comes a Time … What is God Call You To Today? There comes a time when you take “Go, Ye, into all the world” seriously and invite your neighbor out to coffee and look into taking a mission trip with your kids. When you realize people need Jesus and if you don’t reach… [Continue Reading]
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Seeking God’s Will | How is God at Work in Your Life?
Seeking God’s Will? How is God at Work in Your Life? I’ve been working through Experiencing God (again), and I find myself pondering Reality One: God is Always at Work Around You. This is summed up in John 5:17: But Jesus replied, “My Father is always working, and so am I.” The same God Christ… [Continue Reading]
Forever the Same | Hebrews 13:8
Saturday Scripture Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Prayer Heavenly Father, you are the Creator of everything, Giver of blessings, Healer of pain, Shepherd to the lost, and Father to the fatherless. Thank you for your Word and for being the same today, tomorrow, and forever. You… [Continue Reading]
7 Ways to Teach Your Toddler About Jesus
7 Ways to Teach Your Toddler About Jesus by Anne Garboczi Evans Hi, I’m Anne and I’m the mother of a talkative little two-year-old named Joe-Joe. And the older he grows, the more he wants to know. Growing up the second of four kids, I always thought of kids’ learning things as osmosis. You… [Continue Reading]
15 {Untypical} Questions to Verify Your Purpose in 2015
I am one of the busiest moms I know. I write three to four books a year, blog, homeschool, and lead a teen moms’ support group. Oh yes, and I’m working with an amazing production company that’s making huge progress in having one of my book series turned into a TV series! (I know; it… [Continue Reading]
6 Ways to Grow Trust in God
How do you learn to trust God? Let go of your idea of how things should happen. God’s ways are not our ways. And how He chooses to show up will be different—greater—than we can expect. Most of the time we will not get what we want. Instead, we’ll get a greater revelation of who Jesus is. Turn… [Continue Reading]
7 Ways to Know God’s Call
7 Ways to Know God’s Call There is a myth today that says we must get our life organized and in order before we follow God’s call. Our kids must have adequate time with us. Our debt must be paid down. Our days must have space … and peace. After all, how can we… [Continue Reading]
How God Has Influenced My Writing
I get asked all the time to write a “behind the scenes” blog about how my writing works. I suppose that I get so used to the deadlines, the juggling, and living in the publishing world that sometimes it’s hard for me to put it into words. It’s easier to explain when someone asks… [Continue Reading]
3 Reasons You Need Jesus
Three Reasons You Need Jesus You can sing Jesus Loves Me, but it’s more than a song. You wonder if life can be different. You wonder if it’s just enough to respect who Jesus was. Do you really need Him? Yes, and here are three reasons why: 1. Because the Nothing Takes the Emptiness Away… [Continue Reading]
Dear Weary Mom, You Are Courageous
Dear Weary Mom You Are Courageous How does a mom become courageous? Courage only comes when we face something that makes our knees tremble. Mom, I don’t know about you, but this happens to me every day! Mom, you can become courageous when you step outside of your comfort zone. When you set up… [Continue Reading]
What to Do… When You Don’t Know What To Do!
What To Do… When You Don’t Know What To Do! Life would be easy if there weren’t so many decisions. Should we look for a new job? What schooling choice should I make for my child? How should I schedule my day? Or how in the world will I ever get past this conflict with… [Continue Reading]