I’m so thankful for this truth: God promises to bring good from the storms of devastation in our lives. He reminds us in His word that there is great gain when we face painful times, as difficult as it may be. And yet I’m ever so aware of this as well, it’s never easy to live through. Necessary? Yes, if we ever long to grow. But easy? No, not ever. No one wishes for hard times in … [Read more...] about 7 Promises to Remind Us: God Will Bring Good from the Storms in Our Lives
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A Prayer for Teachers: 12 Verses of Encouragement
At the start of a new school year: A huge thank you to all teachers, for your heart, devotion, and love for our children. As parents, we are so grateful for you, our words may not always fully express what we feel inside. We appreciate all that you do, often behind the scenes where no one even sees. Know that you are loved and valued by many. You are an amazing gift to our kids and to our … [Read more...] about A Prayer for Teachers: 12 Verses of Encouragement
5 Dangers of Drifting and How to Stop
We see it all around us, in headline news stories, or from the lives of those we know and maybe once trusted. And even so often, in our very own lives. Sometimes it happens before we realize what’s occurred. It’s unintentional. We don’t plan it. Lulled by the slow pull away, swayed by other things we start deeming more important, we wake up one day and realize things seem different. We find … [Read more...] about 5 Dangers of Drifting and How to Stop
40 Powerful Quotes from Corrie Ten Boom
This week marks the birthday of the amazing woman, Corrie ten Boom. And at the age of 91, on that very same date of April 15th, 1983, she also passed into Heaven’s gates. According to Jewish custom, celebrating the same day for both birth and death is the unique sign of a very special individual. I think the rest of the world would agree. Corrie ten Boom was one of the most godly, soul-rich … [Read more...] about 40 Powerful Quotes from Corrie Ten Boom