This week I attended a woman’s Bible study at my church. It wasn’t my regular study group. I was surrounded by new faces. Each one took their turn sharing their prayer request and slowly they made their way to the young lady sitting beside me. She was an adorable mother of two, all smiles and…
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She is His
My heart is breaking. Transition is taking place. Change is happening and I don’t like it at all. I told the Lord she was His long ago, even reminded Him on occasion about our deal when she annoyed and irritated me. This day seemed so far off. Tucking her into bed, reading her stories, watching…
How Much Are You Worth?
Do you see this handsome young man here? (Please overlook the pink elephantine ears, they aren’t really his.) Samuel had an important question for his father and I today. His 8 -year-old perfect timing = smack dab in the middle of The Dollar Store. Samuel: How much does a foster kid cost? Me: What??? Samuel:…
Are You an Encourager?
My husband is an attorney. From time to time, I tag along with him when he has to be in court. This week he was appointed to represent a mother who was trying to regain custody of her teenage son. After some poor decisions by this mom, her son was now in the care of…
Take Him at His Word
What Has God promised you? Is there something specific He has whispered to your heart He would do? Do you feel like His promise is so big and wonderful it couldn’t possibly be for you? What is holding you back? Why aren’t you taking Him at His word? Why haven’t you finished what you started…
I Double-Dog-Dare-You!
Why is it the moment our family begins to get ready for church my pathetic attitude rears its ugly head for all to see? My daughter had a little friend spend the night last night. With spatula in hand, my robe on and wet hair hanging around my face like the mythological creature Medusa, this…
While I’m Waiting
Wait. It’s the spiritual exercise most followers of Jesus dread most. But from it comes the fruit of patience. Waiting builds a faith muscle of tremendous hope and perseverance for what lies ahead. Waiting on the Lord is never in vain. Has the Lord ever whispered to your heart, wait on me? Have your petitions…
God’s On the Phone and He’s Asking for You
…and has saved us and called us according to His holy calling, and not because of anything we have done but because of His own purpose and grace. 1Tim. 1:9a When the phone rings what do you do? Do you let it ring and ring and ring or do you answer it? Hopefully you answer…
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Barbie, Managing Editor
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