“And now, little children, abide in Him, so that when He appears we may have confidence and not shrink from Him in shame at His coming” (1 John 2:28 ESV). Teachers always know which classes can be safely left unsupervised for a few moments and which ones cannot. This situation is usually better if the…
It’s an ordinary day. The man knows the success of his day relies on others around him more than what his own hands and feet can do. He can use his voice to passionately plead for help, but physically is unable to do what he desires. People are starting to come to the temple. He…
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 I have always been what my mom would call a “worry wart.” They say that God stitches us together in the womb and I think…
Matthew 8:23-27. Recently, the Lord brought me back to this significant moment in The Gospel of Matthew. Jesus calms a furious storm. The waves are sweeping over the boat, and the disciples are afraid for their lives, but Jesus intervenes. Immediately, the storm ends; the sea becomes completely still. What an amazing thing to…
I’ve got this choice when I start to get all anxious inside my circumstances. I can fix or I can focus. If I choose fix, I roll up my sleeves and try to force my plans. My disclaimer: this almost never works out. If by some chance I do get all my pieces moved, the…
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.” Isaiah 26:3-4 Do you have a favorite passage of Scripture? Perhaps a verse or passage that the Lord has used to minister to you in…
Day 30: Love One Another A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. -John 13:34,35 I didn’t want to see my mom here again. This was her second…
The joys of the ’ember months are upon us! Pumpkin patches, spooky season, falling leaves and chilly autumn evenings will all slide into Thanksgiving and then tumble into the pinnacle that is Christmas. It’s a beautiful, busy three months that will bring 2024 to an end. For many of us, this is a fun-filled time full…
September 17th, 2022, began as a normal day for our family. An overcast and quiet, yet beautiful, day. Watching our son play baseball, lunch with the kids, and a date day planned together. My husband, Cameron, and I had been planning this day for weeks. We told the kids we loved them, and headed out…
Following God can be challenging for those of us who love control. We know who we are—the ones who like to drive the bus, plan outings with friends, and strive for perfection and excellence. Loving control can manifest in many ways, but as believers, we must stay aware of our tendency to seek and cling…