My husband and kids were gone, all my errands and housework were done, and I finally had time to do all the things that I kept saying I wanted to do. No one to interrupt me. No distractions. I finally had the alone time I’d been waiting for. I thought it was what I wanted, until I real[...]
"While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people." Matthew 26:47 ESV Judas’ story of betrayal is well known. Judas went from walking with Jesus to leading a crow[...]
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV) My right shoulder had started giving me problems. Whenever I winced at the slightest movement, my husband would ask, “When are y[...]
During a recent conversation with a friend, we started talking about influential moments in our lives that have helped shape us into the adults we are learning to become. She asked me if I had a specific incident from my childhood in which I felt an overwhelming desire to fit in. I said, “[...]
My husband and I recently bought a new bicycle with training wheels for our six-year-old daughter, Lucy. This particular bike has a lovely little plastic basket attached to the front where she can keep items in transport such as a small water bottle, rocks, hair accessories, small toys, sticks,[...]
As Christians, we aren’t called to be like everyone else. We’re called to be like Christ, and His response always has been, always will be, one of love. One way we can show love to another person is through our words. In the Bible, we’re told the value of our words. We’re given e[...]