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Dear Lord, If our kids are consumed with other things, how will they see You? They are busy with sports, music, and other activities.  They have their phones in their hand constantly.  How are they going to see You? Do we justify it?  “Everyone’s busy.” “All kids are like that.” “I didn’t pray and read… Continue reading A Prayer For Our Children

I recently read through the gospel of Luke, and Chapter 23 has been weighing heavily on my mind.  Luke 23 tells us how Pilate didn’t find any basis for charges against Jesus.   He tells the crowd that he is going to release Jesus.  But the whole crowd shouted, “Away with this man!” Verses 20,21 says,… Continue reading The Loud Voices Prevailed

I think we tend to go around seeking to do “great” things.  We make big plans. We want to help in great ways. We want to greatly succeed.  And it’s good to dream big. But sometimes trying to do “great” things can be overwhelming.   Acts 10:38 says Jesus “went around doing good.” I was talking… Continue reading What If Your Purpose Is Just Being There?

I’ve been struggling with knowing what is the “right” thing to do in a certain situation.  I truly want to do the right thing. I just honestly don’t know what that is.  I don’t want to have good intentions, but make the wrong choice.  After weighing all the facts in my head; after trying to… Continue reading Choosing What Is Right

“Dear God, I’m scared to be used by You.” I prayed this prayer today.  And I KNOW God tells us over and over again in His word not to be afraid.   But the thing is, if you’re afraid, He already knows it.  If something’s worrying you, He sees it.  We can’t pretend with God.  He… Continue reading Dear God, I’m Scared To Be Used By You

When we see the word “humble” we don’t automatically think of “power.” But being humble is often overlooked.  Power is the product of humility.  When we humble ourselves, God will lift us up. James 4:10 He shows favor to the humble. Proverbs 3:34 Sometimes it takes great strength to be humble. Strength found only in… Continue reading The Power Of Humility

I’m sorry I’m not the “fun” mom. I’m sorry that I don’t let you go to just anyone’s house.  I’m sorry that I don’t let you go places unchaperoned on a regular basis.  I’m sorry I don’t let you wear whatever you want.  I’m sorry you have to put your phone up at a certain… Continue reading Dear Kids, Sorry I’m Not The “Fun” Mom

Are you struggling with God’s direction for your life? Sometimes God gives us a clear direction to go. For example, this blog. I knew God wanted me to share what He placed on my heart, even though I was nervous about putting it out there for everyone to see.  But His plan doesn’t always seem… Continue reading Are You Struggling With God’s Direction For Your Life?

I spent way too much time tonight looking at my Christmas list; Figuring out what I still needed to buy; doing some late-night ordering on Amazon; making sure each kid had about the same number of presents; semi-stressing that one of them didn’t have “enough.” We have good intentions. We want our kids to have… Continue reading My Christmas List: How Can The Devil Use It?

It’s easy to read verses about the blessings of God; verses about peace, answered prayers, and safety.  But when you run into a verse that convicts your heart, how do you respond? “Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me;  anyone who loves their son or daughter more… Continue reading God, Help Me To Be Worthy