You’re praying that this year will be different. You are anxious to see most of your family, but there is always that one person who gets under your skin and deprives you each and every year of the Norman Rockwell Thanksgiving that you can only dream about. It’s true in every family. The sister who…
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Celebrating Bonus Days and A GIVEAWAY
Rev and I celebrated birthdays last week. We’ve reached the point in life where we are thankful for another year, but cringe just a little at adding one more number to the total. Whew! We were born just four days apart and baptized on the same day. Since the day we met he’s been my…
Controlling My Inner Crusader
I spent some time visiting with a dear friend the other day. We each have things that are heavy on our hearts. Issues that we see as being potential problems for God’s people. Situations where individuals are investing themselves in things that could ultimately hurt them spiritually, and also have a ricochet effect on the…
Shine and Sparkle
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. Isaiah 60:1 I used to awaken our children by entering their rooms waving my hands in the air and singing, “Rise and shine and give God the glory. Glory. Children of the Lord.” I can still hear their groans…
What I Learned from Arminda
I met Arminda on my trip to Bolivia with the World Vision Blogger Team. Arminda has a mother, father, and four older brothers. She didn’t have the typical arrival to her family. You see Arminda was abandoned. Neighbors in this community had taked her from door to door trying to find someone to care for…
Praying for Blessings
This morning as I was doing my time of Bible reading and prayer I repeated a daily request, “Father, please bless my day.” However, this morning the question, “Why?” immediately popped into my head. Was I hoping my day would be enjoyable? Was I longing for an easy day without conflict or disappointments? Was I…
I Am Not Ashamed!
I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, for it is the power of God that brings salvation . . . Romans 1:16a I have seen with my own eyes the work that is being done in the name of Jesus. I have seen World Vision Workers spend themselves completely as they care…
I was One of Those Moms
It’s true! I was the mom who didn’t want to let her children out of her sight. They needed me didn’t they? It was my job to keep them safe, cared for, and nurtured. What can I say, I got an extra dose of the mom gene. I am happy to tell you that they…
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Barbie, Managing Editor
Hello! I'm Barbie, Managing Editor here at 5MinutesforFaith. I am so glad you stopped by! I live in Northern California with my husband and our four children, and I I love to openly and honestly share about God from my heart...
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