“I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.” – God (Exodus 33:19 NIV) I’m about 25 chapters into the book of Jeremiah, a powerful collection of warnings from God to his people. Jeremiah is just one ofContinue Reading
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guardContinue Reading
This week, I begin the final preparations for the Youth Arts Camp happening June 23–27. If you’re curious about what we’re doing—or would like to join us in prayer—please visit LCYArts.org for more information. One of my top priorities at camp is helping the kids discover their identity and purpose in Christ.Continue Reading
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8 NKJV) “Things change.” That was the capstone of a conversation I had with a dear, long-term friend. We had caught up on the things going on in our lives, and at the end she told me a story that ended withContinue Reading
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV) Tonight, our middle child graduates from high school, and this milestone brings with it a mix of emotionsContinue Reading
Today and tomorrow, I’ll be sharing posts about children’s Christmas picture books. With my children now adults and teens, you may be wondering why I would focus on these stories for younger children. They are both “Tear Jerkers” for me because the beauty of the story touches my heart, andContinue 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 thrive (Merriam-Webster onlineContinue Reading
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:5 NIV) God, our nation is a mess right now. So much disorder and chaos; so much unrighteousness. And so many good and godly people, my Child. Remember that when the darkness seems most prevalent, your LightContinue Reading
I know that whatever God does, it endures forever; nothing can be added to it nor can anything be taken from it, for God does it so that men will fear and worship Him [with awe-filled reverence, knowing that He is God]. That which is has already been, and that which will beContinue Reading
(This article from the Epoch Times was published April 1, 2024, but I wrote the prayer.) “For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,” says the Lord, “plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11 AMP) In the movie “The Lord of theContinue Reading