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 115:14I 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...
"If Christ is still in that grave, nothing really matters, but if He came out of that grave, nothing but that really matters."Adrian RogersIt was a joy to celebrate Christ's resurrection this past weekend and reflect on all that He has done for us. God's goodness...
"If you have the whine in you, kick it out ruthlessly. It is a positive crime to be weak in God's strength" - O. ChambersThis line jumped off the page as I read My Utomst for His Highest. Not only was the statement very pointed, but it also reveals a heart problem...
If you have questions, if your heart is troubled, if you can't make sense of circumstances in your life, if you are having a hard time dealing with others around you, if you have struggles, weaknesses, and problems, there is a place you can go to find the answers....
Deep inside, I long for approval. I try to please those around me and desire affirmation. I want to know I am doing a good job and fulfilling a great purpose. I want to be valued and appreciated. At first mention, this might sound like a good...
