What’s Standing In Your Way?
Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.” Matthew 16:23 At first glance these words … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: faith
Helping Our Kids Recognize God’s Love
…God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Romans 5:5b Valentine’s Day conjures up fun childhood memories like: red and pink construction paper hearts, paper-lace doilies, lollipops and chocolates. … Continue reading →
What to Do about Santa Claus
So what do we do about Santa Claus? It’s a question I am often asked by the moms whom I mentor. Here are some thoughts I’d like to share on the subject of Santa Claus: Unless you stay in your … Continue reading →
The Desires of Your Heart
Psalm 37:4 has always been one of my favorite verses: Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. This verse is one of God’s many promises found in Scripture. God loves us unconditionally, … Continue reading →
The Illusion of Control
Recently, my husband and I found out that we are expecting a baby. This will be our first child (aside from our fur baby Blitzen!), and as you can imagine, we are both very excited. But there’s something interesting about … Continue reading →
Count Your Blessings
As a child growing up in a traditional church, I loved the hymn “Count Your Blessings.” It’s an old song—written in 1897 by Johnson Oatman, Jr. I still love that song today because it is a great reminder of how … Continue reading →