The Tree that Stands Strong Forever
"Cursed is the man who trusts in man...whose heart turns away from the Lord. He shall be like a shrub in the desert... inhabitting the parched places in…
The Light Shed on Disability
Ever walked toward an extremely hard situation knowing you cannot do it alone? Asking God for wisdom, help, strength, and in the moment silently asking the Spirit to…
The Word Saves, Short Children’s Sermon by Paul Washer, A game to Play – Morning Devotions
We listened to a short and powerful 10 minute sermon for our devotions today. REALLY APPRECIATE THIS PASTOR FOR MANY REASONS. BUT I LOVE THAT HE TAKES TIME…
Authentic Joy
Authentic Joy isn't the absence of difficulty and pain. It is the presence of Jesus walking with us through it all. Jesus is the example. With Joy He…
Listen My Son – Trust Me
There is something truly exhilarating sitting by my boys' side, learning a new math concept that requires many steps, he is overwhelmed, to remedy that anxiety, for weeks…
Meekness Is Not Weakness
Isaac is a powerhouse on the basketball court. Everything with force, fiercely and passionately, which is amazing. One night at practice, the coach instructed him to be "gentle"…
I Look to the Mountain – You Are My Help
I lift up my eyes to the mountains. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalms…
Through the Quiet
Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Jer. 33:3 Through the "QUIET" God Reveals…
God Gives Ability
Could hardly believe what I saw last night. Who is this? Scrimmage game at basketball last night. Fierceness & focus, intensity, strength. Steal after steal, rebounds, lay ups,…
Learning to Not Fret When I Am Down
Sometimes I am overcome with weakness. "but we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be OF GOD and NOT OF US..."…
Dream Big – In the Little Things
Little by little she builds. It's the little things. Each tiny little piece and then another and another, carefully, intricately, woven together to create something full of strength.…
Where Was Jesus?
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s…
Our Move to the Prairie ~ God Supplies All Our Needs
It's something I've said a few times in exasperation in recent days. "I so want to move to a prairie!". I know the Lord is more than able…
History that Points to Jesus
Charting some adventures... (a quick jot of notes of our special day to make a record for years to come -) Sweet HISTORY that points to JESUS! CONCLUSION:…
Tearing Down the Walls
His mercies are new every morning. And great is His faithfulness. I start a new day and pray, Lord, I cannot do this without You. Please help me…
No Greater Joy – Doing Something Great for God
The greatest gift our children can ever have is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. And the greatest thing a mother can do, is lead her…
TIME!
Prayer, time in His word, seeking wisdom, applying His word to daily challenges, insight from God (“if anyone lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, Who gives to…
The Only Label that We’ll Accept
Peering into the still morning dim of his room. He is sweetly asleep with everything around him in perfect order - tidy and and in place. The Lord…
He Set His Face Like A Flint – C. Spurgeon Notes
"Because the Sovereign LORD helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to…
It’s About Who You Know
It's not about the physical, it's not about what you know, it's about WHO you know. It's about the spiritual. A heart and soul that sees the LOVE…