Mother's Day is a sweet day of honoring our Moms and our children. Flowers, dressing up, pictures, cards that share our heart's message and on and on the celebrating goes. But there are women most likely in your midst who are having a hard time celebrating because of an ache inside. A deep ache that can't always be explained. She might be the woman who is barren and longs to ... Read More »
God
When Mama’s Pray
I remember praying with a group of Moms years ago when one of the teenage sons of a Mom was in a deep funk. He was glued to his computer screen hooked on a game that kept him up for hours on end. We asked God to release the control of this addiction and to help him break free. Little did we know the very next day the boy would spill a drink all over the keyboard preventing him ... Read More »
How we’re handling The Shack and Beauty & The Beast as a family.
Hi friends - this post is to share where we're coming from on two movies Christians are talking about right now. We might land in different places on one or both of the topics and it's okay to do that. It's the beauty of respect within community. I read the Shack when it first came out but have not seen the movie. I've watched a few interviews with the author to better ... Read More »
Infertility, Miscarriage, Still Birth and Abortion Support
Infertility, miscarriage, still birth and abortion are hard topics with deep, unique wounds associated with each. We have experienced infertility and miscarriage and those were difficult days. I had a miscarraige very early in a pregnancy that resulted from IVF. My Doctor explained early on that my HCG levels were not normal and that the pregnancy would end naturally. Instead ... Read More »
Live Full Walk Free Bible Study – a word from the Author & a giveaway!
I am so excited to introduce you to Cindy Bultema, a sweet friend and Bible teacher that I have grown to love over the years. I'm still not even sure how our paths first crossed but it had to do with Shamrock Shakes from McDonalds. I've read all of Cindy's Bible Studies and I love her because she's so very much like you and me and has an ability to teach God's word and connect ... Read More »
When Jesus wants us to act like a three year old.
What a tender picture of these preschoolers laying a hand on their Operation Christmas Child box and praying for the child who will receive it. One little girl chose to give her very first baby doll. An adorable doll with a yellow gingham dress with lace trim. Like cutey patootey put-in-the-cedar-box-and-save-for-your-great-Granddaughter cuteness. Mama was struggling about ... Read More »
We trust the God we know – God is Love
Do you know that God's love for us is intense and never changing? God did not spare his only son in death, when he could have out, of love for you and for me. God loved his son with an intense love but he was still willing to give him up so that all of us could have a relationship with God. That's true love. If you're feeling unloved or overlooked today rest in knowing this: ... Read More »
We trust the God we know.
One way we get to know God is through his word. His word is alive and active. And the more we know him the more we love and trust him. Today's Attribute and focus is God is our Shield. Remember today that no matter what you face you have a God you can take refuge in. He is safe. He is strong. He can protect you. Run to him. Praise him for being your shield. Find comfort in ... Read More »