He taunts me. The Goliath that stands before me. Oh he knows whose I am and the army that surrounds me. But he doesn’t care. He knows that one simple stone of fear cast my way could paralyze my senses. His voice has threatened my security in days past. I have responded by resisting his […]
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Five Great Resources for Fostering Faith Conversations With Your Kids
“You shall put these words of mine in your heart and soul, and you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and fix them as an emblem on your forehead. 19 Teach them to your children, talking about them when you are at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when […]
Why I Feel Like I am Sharing in the Israelites’ Journey
Why would anyone be upset with God when their prayers were answered as they had hoped? For years, the Israelites served the Egyptians under oppressive conditions . But God was aware of their suffering and the deliverance they longed for was about to take place. “The Lord said, “I have seen how my people are suffering […]
Why I Find Comfort Walking in Peter’s Footprints
I can hear the voice beckoning me forward. By all Heavenly accounts, I have nothing to fear. Have I forgotten the miracles Jesus has performed in front of my eyes? Do I believe the testimony of wonders shared throughout scripture? By all Earthly accounts, I have everything to fear. Voices of “reason” echo in my […]
How a "Cranky Man" Opened My Eyes to Divine Interruptions
His presence in the doorway, caught me off guard. Normally, I observed him shuffling up and down the hallway with his walker. ” During my visits to my grandmother’s room in this assisted living facility, this elderly man and I routinely passed each other. Often, his facial expression spoke of anger and his sharp outbursts to […]
How Watching TV with Your Kids Fosters Important Conversations
Once upon a time, (which didn’t seem so long ago), my husband and I snuggled and watched “our” shows together after putting the kids to bed. Truthfully, we watched about a half an hour of shows before we feel asleep too. There was a pretty clear line between the content of the shows that our […]
