[Today one of our sons begins his semester studying abroad in Ireland. My mama heart misses him already (and he left only yesterday!) but I found these words I’d written a few years ago a good reminder to me today. Perhaps you, too, need the reminder to take everything andContinue Reading
Train up a child in the way he should go [and in keeping with his individual gift or bent], and when he is old he will not depart from it. (Proverbs 22:6 AMPC) Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present yourContinue Reading
I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me? (Jeremiah 32:27 NIV) A friend of mine posted this on her social media account this fall. Please pray for parents who are doing all they can do to help children with mental illness. Parenting aContinue Reading
Work for the good of the city where I’ve taken you as captives, and pray to the Lord for that city. When it prospers, you will also prosper. (Jeremiah 29:7 GW) Today many states, counties, and other jurisdictions are having elections. States like Virginia and New Jersey are electing governors. California isContinue Reading
I will exalt You, my God, O King, And [with gratitude and submissive wonder] I will bless Your name forever and ever. (Psalm 145:1 AMP) I just spent the entire day at a children’s hospital. We arrived at 9:15 a.m., checked in, and spoke with nurses, surgeons, and anesthesiologists. AroundContinue Reading
“Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.” (Psalm 116:7 NIV) Every day last week I was busy teaching workshops, doing administrative work, talking with people, troubleshooting, and doing whatever needed to make the arts camp a success. (And it was! God was faithful and the week wasContinue Reading
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 guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7 NIV) Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanksContinue Reading