Encouragement
The Endless Benefits of Parent-Child DIY Activities In the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding meaningful ways to connect with our children has never been more crucial. One avenue that often goes overlooked is the world of do-it-yourself (DIY) crafting activities. Beyond the glue and glitter, engaging in creative Read more…
Turning Psalm 23 into a Personal Prayer My friend Don Woodruff recently shared the most wonderful article about making The Lord’s Prayer personal. So many of you responded to this post, that I decided to share more of these well-loved passages and turn them into personal prayers. Today, we take Read more…
How to Turn Jeremiah 33:3 into a Personal Prayer Do you ever find yourself wishing for more wisdom, insight, and understanding? Indeed, would you like to be more discerning? Honestly, one of the best ways to become wiser is to seek the Lord in prayer and reading the Bible. How Read more…
Perspective. It’s the way we look at things… our frame of reference. Perspective is the broad grid through which we look at life. 7 Bible Verses That Put Life in Perspective Perspective is much like a camera with a panoramic view. As you look through the lens, you see a Read more…
How to Help Your Daughter to Prepare for Prom (after you have the dress) Now that your daughter has her prom dress, what else do you need to do to help her prepare for prom night? To make the most of prom night, there are several things you can do Read more…
4 Ways to Make Your Garden a Haven for Relaxation Learning to relieve stress is not just about finding the right practice, but also the right place. Our garden is something we should not take for granted because it can be a sanctuary for unwinding, connecting with nature, and seeking Read more…
It was one of the most amazing conferences I’ve ever been to. Hundreds of pastors and wives gathered to attend a special weekend at Ridgecrest Retreat Center near Black Mountain, NC. Our keynote speaker was author Bruce Wilkinson. That was the first time I heard about a little prayer tucked Read more…
10 Scriptures to Help You to FILL Up FULL! I like that word. Moreover, I like a FULL tank of gas, a FULL stomach, a FULL bank account, and a FULL life. More than likely, you enjoy things being FULL in your life as well. 10 Scriptures to Help You Read more…
It was a gorgeous day. As my girlfriend and I set up our chairs to face the ocean, the breeze was gently blowing our hair. The temperatures were ideal, and the sounds of the surf and the seagulls were soothing. Leaning back in her beach chair, my friend popped open Read more…
My grandmother was an amazing seamstress. Anything with a needle and thread, she could whip into a masterpiece. She did counted-cross stitch, and she crocheted. Every piece she created was beautiful, intricate in detail, and quite fantastic. As a child, I tried to follow in her footsteps. First, we tried Read more…
Grace, Grace, and More Grace (in unexpected places) It started as an uneventful day, sightseeing with friends in Sarasota, Florida. On impulse, we turned a corner and found ourselves in front of the Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy. Hmmm. Intriguing name. We were not on a tight schedule. Why Read more…
4 Bible Reminders that God FINISHES What He Starts It was one of those “aha” moments for me. I was reading my Bible on a regular Wednesday morning, and this amazing thought hit me. Maybe it was the second cup of coffee. Maybe it was the sweetness of the Spirit. Read more…