http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iWj8wPhimE “We Will Wait” We will run and not grow weary We will walk and will not faint For the Lord will go before us And His joy will be our strength Mounting up with wings as eagles As our spirits start to soar When we come into His presenceContinue Reading

“Disaster strikes like a cyclone, whirling the wicked away, but the godly have a lasting foundation. (Prov. 10:25 NLT) “A prudent person foresees the danger ahead and takes precautions; the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.” (Prov. 22:3) “Those who fear the Lord are secure; He will beContinue Reading

“In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.” (Ex. 15:13 NIV) Yesterday I had a strong sense of “It’s always darkest before the dawn.” Every so often I wrestle with a strong sense of discouragementContinue 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

Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. (Luke 2:25 NIV)They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” HeContinue Reading

Last week one of our new neighbors came over to introduce herself and, in the course of the conversation, I mentioned we have four boys age five and under. Her response was one that I’ve heard from lots of people: “WOW! You have your hands full!!” Even though the phraseContinue Reading