Why do parents play favorites? Why do parents grow up to do the very same thing their parents did that caused them pain? The only answer I have is that human nature is just that – fallen human nature. Unless our natural inclinations are changed by God, we can’t break free of poor choices. Our …
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A Good Way To Celebrate Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day! For some, today will be a happy day, but for others it is bittersweet. Life doesn’t always turn out like we anticipated, but we’re grateful for the blessings God gives us along the way. Some of you are missing your own mothers; others have had to say goodbye to children far too …
You Cannot Do It Alone
Exodus 17 and 18 are such practical chapters for people in leadership. In the first story, the Amalekites came out to fight against God’s people as they made their way through the wilderness. We don’t know why they instigated this battle, but Moses rose to the challenge and called on Joshua to lead an Israelite …
Healing for the Hole In Our Hearts
There’s a big ol’ hole in my heart right now. This morning, after living with us for four months, our sweet daughter, our awesome son-in-law, and their two precious children had us drop them off at the airport to catch the first of their two flights that will take them 4,000 miles away from us. …
What Does It Take To Build A Home?
I purchased a framed print of this verse to hang in our home when I was still a newlywed, many years ago. This verse spoke to the kind of home I wanted to create as we established our marriage. There is so much truth in these words. I knew that while I desired a nice …
The Way Of The Word 