The truth is—we need each other.I’ve never experienced this in a more real way than I have over the past few months. We have felt so much love from the body of Christ and witnessed amazing answers to prayers lifted on our behalf. We are deeply grateful. Through...
The week has just gotten away from me, and honestly, I wasn't sure what to write about till this morning. As I was reading in Psalm 9, verses 9 and 10 spoke loud and clear: "The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of...
"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." Isaiah 41:10This verse has been our mantra as we have walked through one of the...
Have you ever known a person who just exudes sweetness and love in their conversation and way of life? When you are around them, you sense their genuineness, kindness, and beautiful heart. You want to be like them. But what's even more inspiring is that you...
We have been doing a Bible study as a family on the attributes of God. It's been eye-opening to gain a deeper understanding of who God is and what He does for us. This week we are learning about God, our DELIVERER. At first glance, this may not seem...
"You will never be a growing Christian without a knowledge of the Word of God." - Adrian Rogers This quote grabbed my attention late one night because it confirmed in my heart how important it is to be in God's Word every day. For the past month, I have been...
I'm not sure if it's a combination of growing older, having a lot of kids, a lack of vitamins, or what, but I'm more aware of my need for energy than ever. This past week, I was reading 1 Thessalonians and came across a verse that made me pause and dig a...
I was caught off guard when my 5-year-old looked up at me and said, “Dad, we are so rich, aren’t we?”My mind immediately began to race — thinking of all the things we don’t have that the world might use to define “rich.” In that moment, I leaned down and asked...
I’ve often been told by a very wise man—my father—not to ask, “Is this good?” but instead, “Is this best?”Over the years, I’ve come to understand the profound wisdom behind that question. It’s easy to justify decisions by labeling them as “good.” But if we stop...
With six kids in the house, "It's broken" has been said a few times...maybe more. =) No matter what it is, my instinct is usually to try to devise a solution for repairing the item. It's a natural thing we all want to do. But what happens when something is too...
