Shepherd King of My Soul, You are my Shepherd-King in whom I have total security and lack nothing. I lay down in green pastures. I’m led beside quiet waters. My soul is refreshed by my Shepherd. I am guided along the right paths of security and prosperity in God, bringingContinue Reading
I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. (John 10:10 NKJV)I am continuing to read and read and read on parenting and educating our children. This week I realized this parenting thing as a “calling” in a way I don’t know thatContinue Reading
“Every Season” by Nicole Nordeman Every evening sky, an invitationTo trace the patterned starsAnd early in July, a celebrationFor freedom that is oursAnd I notice YouIn children’s gamesIn those who watch them from the shadeEvery drop of sun is full of fun and wonderYou are summer And even when theContinue Reading
“Lord, let salvation spring up within my children, that they may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.” (Isaiah 45:8, 2 Timothy 2:10). “I pray that my children may grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 3:18). “Grant,Continue Reading
Tonight I know two families who are waiting for loved ones to die. Both have been ill a long time, so being released from the physical problems of this world will be a blessing. Both have spouses that will grieve deeply. Both are believers. But Christmas is a strange timeContinue Reading
I’ve been doing some research lately on emergency preparedness. Last week I had a conversation with someone who made the comment that in certain situations, “Worst case scenario: you’re dead.” And, strangely enough, that was actually encouraging to me; for to me being dead is not my “worst case scenario.”Continue Reading
Recently I joined the Facebook “community” and since then have reconnected (intentionally) with a few friends from grad school and relatives I haven’t seen in awhile. That is one of the nice advantages of having such a place – finding long-lost friends. But, then, sometimes that ability to reconnect isContinue Reading