Someone who has been outside all day in the summer without food or drink doesn’t reach for a tall glass of salted crackers! No, most people crave a glass of ice cold water when they are thirsty and need refreshment. After a day of getting worn down by harsh conditions and little sustenance, it’s important …
I am the champion of what-ifs. Some people say, “Feel better about the problem by working it out to its worst conclusion. See, it wasn’t so bad!” Instead, I will come up with one horrifying, disastrous scenario. I used to think that prepping for everything as if the worst case scenario would happen was just …
Whether you need encouragement as a dad, or want to celebrate your dad at Father’s Day or his birthday, here are 5 Bible verses for dads. Let God’s Word strengthen you today! You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4 For he …
My husband recently attended a breakfast where police officers demonstrated their K9 officer dogs. These dogs were purchased at great cost to the department. They require extensive training and maintenance. When they are paired with the officer and complete their training, they will only listen to that one officer’s voice. The dog will not obey …
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We walked by a tree earlier this year that had dropped all of its leaves, save for some new growth. “The tree knows it is winter, but is waiting for spring,” I told my husband. A lone flower and a few green leaves gave me hope that the tree would be back to its original …
A death. A divorce. A diagnosis. While many people reserve the word “grieving” for the loss of a loved one, we can also be grieving the loss of an opportunity, a relationship, or of how we thought life was going to be. Grief has the ability to turn our lives upside down, to question ourselves, …
Does the word “forgiveness” make you uncomfortable? Maybe you find it hard to feel forgiven by God, or maybe you have difficulty forgiving others. Start preparing your heart for forgiveness by reading these five Bible verses about forgiveness. We can find forgiveness through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross “In him we have redemption through …
We admire people with great purposes as a society. Think of the elite athletes who perform at mind-boggling levels. They will make whatever sacrifice needed to be the best quarterback, pitcher, or tennis player in their field. But when we take a peek at what is required to accomplish their great achievements, we shake our …
Whether you need encouragement as a mom, or want to celebrate your mom at Mother’s Day or her birthday, here are 5 Bible verses for moms. Let God’s Word strengthen you today! Watch a video version of this post or read below! “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with a promise. …
Nail polish colors can have the most creative names! I was stressed out and shopping online (a dangerous combination!) the other night, browsing nail polish colors, and came across OPI’s “Never Give Up!”, which even includes the exclamation point in its title. I ordered it right away, hoping that it would live up to the …