“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.” (Psalm 127:3 NIV) Why do people choose to have or to not have children? “The Brookings Institution is making a media splash with its estimate that it now costs more than $300,000 to raise a child through high school, anContinue Reading
I went to bed late last night and was too tired to write my blog post. I have a span of days coming up when I will probably have to “recycle” old ones, so I don’t want to just slap something up this morning. But, really, I’ve got nothing thatContinue Reading
I invite you to go to this video, close your eyes while you listen to it, and see all the scenes she paints with the music and lyrics. It’s amazing. Several years ago I attended a conference that started with a “heart check” – how’s the state of your relationship withContinue Reading
“Be prepared. You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it’s all over but the shouting you’ll still be on your feet.” (Ephesians 6:13 MSG) Tuesday night our online Bible studyContinue Reading
“But the Lord is with me as a dread warrior; therefore my persecutors will stumble; they will not overcome me. They will be greatly shamed, for they will not succeed. Their eternal dishonor will never be forgotten.” (Jeremiah 20:11 ESV) The following was taken from Dutch Sheet’s “Give HimContinue Reading
“God saved you through faith as an act of kindness. You had nothing to do with it. Being saved is a gift from God.” (Ephesians 2:8 GW) “Throughout the coming ages we will be the visible display of the infinite riches of his grace and kindness, which was showered uponContinue Reading
Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! How beautiful it is when we sing our praises to the beautiful God, for praise makes us lovely before him and brings him great delight!2 Yahweh builds up our world; he gathers up the outcasts and brings them home.3 He heals the wounds of every shattered heart.4 He sets his stars in place,Continue Reading
“Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit.” (3 John 1:2 NLT) This post was written by Dutch Sheets and has much to say. What Is Causing So Much Disease and Death? Some subjects areContinue Reading
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” (Romans 12:2 NKJV) Do you have a messy spot in your house? Maybe a table top that needs cleaned, a closet thatContinue Reading
‘ “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT) “Prosper” – to succeed in an enterprise or activity (especially economic), to become strong and flourishing, to thriveContinue Reading