All around us, people are moving along with their lives in ways we either once thought ours would go or wish we could join. When we take our eyes off of God’s activity in our own lives and give into comparison, then we open the door for the thief to come in and steal our …
If we could gather around the fire with a cup of coffee and talk about this season, I’d ask about your favorite passage related to the birth of our Savior. I’m sure I’d hear of Mary’s wonder, the angels’ proclamation, the irony of a king in a manger and many more. At times, each of …
Did you know there are multiple definitions of dawn? Astronomical dawn appears to be the most common and is defined as 18 degrees below the horizon. At this point, the rays of light can’t be distinguished, but they are there, permeating the upper atmosphere. So what we normally consider as still being night is actually …
Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in survival mode? Joy is elusive and “holding on” is about all you can offer. Demands on your time, your emotions, and your physical presence far outweigh the supply chain. Weariness is your constant companion and waiting is the name of the game. You may find yourself thinking: …
If you are a parent, you’re well aware the time will come when you must finally let go. You’ll experience this in stages with a series of baby steps scattered over decades. … when you leave your baby with a sitter. … when you send him into a classroom alone. … when she sleeps over …
Learn biblical principles that will keep your family strong in an online video course taught by Kirk and Chelsea Cameron. As a mom, I spent years oscillating between stressing that I wasn’t doing enough to train my children and obsessing over not having enjoyed them sufficiently. I was always doing the math. When they turned nine, I thought …
Every single day it seems like the darkness creeps just a little further in. As a U.S. citizen, I am overwhelmed watching the fabric of my nation fray and disintegrate, but the violence and evil reach far beyond our borders, I know. The well-loved children’s song announces, “This little light of mine. I’m gonna let it shine.” Little. Little …
