Life of Moses Perhaps you are familiar with Moses. He may be best known for being the one who led the children of Israel through the Red Sea by the mighty power of God. I recently finished a Bible study on the life of Moses, and something struck me that …
My daily routine The alarm wakes me with the sound of birds chirping. I roll over and click ‘stop’ on my iPad alarm. I stretch, say a prayer for guidance and strength in my day, then get up and make the bed. I take care of my personal needs, get …
Listening for God I’ve been struggling lately. I didn’t listen for God to talk to me. While I have prayed about the direction for my website, I have also been feeling like I’m not doing what God wants me to do. At the same time, I’ve been reading about the …
I recently finished reading What Happens Next by Max Lucado. This nonfiction book explains what will happen at the “end of the age” or the end times. Summary of the book What Happens Next begins with a timeline of biblical events that Max calls “Heaven’s Time Line.” Max clearly outlines …
Our Experience with Getting Started For many years my husband and I did not read the Bible together as a couple. We just didn’t see the point. We were fine, right? Until we weren’t. And we realized how much we needed God in our marriage. The only way we could …
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I’ve been married for over 30 years, and I understand that struggle is part of the process sometimes. Seasons come and go and everyone changes. Prayer has been an integral part of our success. Introduction Prayers for a couple struggling are vital for hope and encouragement, especially during a difficult …
When we say hurtful things We’ve all had moments when we say hurtful words to the people we love the most. In a close relationship—whether with family members, romantic partners, or even close friends—words can cut deeper than we ever intend. It’s a painful reality that in our most intimate …
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The problem Keeping our kids occupied. This can be a challenge! I’m excited about today’s post because it focuses on one of my best ideas as a parent. Like most of you, I didn’t want my kids to be glued to a device all the time, especially when we were …
Most kids are back at college now. That means the novelty of new roommates has worn off and conflicts are starting to arise. Most people want a successful college roommate experience. College Roommate Experiences I went to two different colleges. At the first one, I had two roommates over two …
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Life is so busy that I can easily lose sight of what my bigger purpose is in my marriage and living with intentionality. I lose track of doing things on purpose in my marriage, instead of just flying by the seat of my pants. It’s easy to forget that our …
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