If you want to kick-start your day with some encouragement, read a Psalm every day. This verse stepped off the page for me: "As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him" Psalm 18:30 Everyone knows...
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...
This week, we lost the best grandpa anyone could have ever hoped for. He was a man full of wisdom, always ready with a story, a piece of advice, or a witty remark that could make anyone laugh. He had an incredible way of loving people, and what I will miss most is...
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...
"The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children." - Psalm 115:14 I smiled as I read this passage this morning. God is indeed doing this for our family in more ways than one with the anticipated arrival of baby Paine #7. We couldn't be more...
