“Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.” Psalm 127:1 (ESV) “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important … Read More
Abiding in Jesus
“There’s a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish— but what are they for so many?” John 6:9 (HCSB) “We are not called to be successful, we are called to be faithful.” Mother Teresa Dear one, Jesus can’t … Read More
Mom to Mom with Deb
“For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His government and its peace will never … Read More
Mary, the Mother of Jesus
“But Mary kept all these things like a secret treasure in her heart. She thought about them over and over.” Luke 2:19 (NIrV) “So God throws open the door of this world—and enters as a baby. As the most vulnerable imaginable. Because … Read More
Mom to Mom with Bek
“But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19 Merry Christmas, Friend! One of my favorite songs at this time of year is A Strange Way to Save the World by 4Him. It makes me … Read More
Love Thy Neighbor…with Parties & Tasty Treats
“Always be eager to practice hospitality.” Romans 12:13b (NLT) “Hospitality means primarily the creation of free space where the stranger can enter and become a friend instead of an enemy. Hospitality is not to change people, but to offer them space … Read More
Fall in Love with Jesus this Christmas
“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” 2 Corinthians 9:15 “The Son of God became a man to enable men to become the sons of God.” C.S. Lewis Christmas is here! The celebration of Jesus’ birth is upon … Read More
Mom to Mom with Mari Jo
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”-1 Thessalonians 5:18 Precious Mom, When I think about Thanksgiving, two words come to mind: Bountiful harvest. Bountiful means a large or abundant quantity. Harvest is the … Read More
In Everything Give Thanks
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6 (ESV) “When joy and prayer are married, their first born child is gratitude.” Charles Spurgeon Take … Read More
When God Calls Us to Serve
“‘If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people.’ The Lord replied, ‘My Presence will go with you, and I will give … Read More
Can You Lend a Hand?
“None of you should look out just for your own good. Each of you should also look out for the good of others.” Philippians 2:4 (NIrV) “What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the … Read More