Summer break is almost here, finally. And around our house, that’s thrilling news! You may relate too. Time away with family and friends…laid back days…staying up late…catching up on things we’ve wanted to do all year…a much-needed break from the busy lives that we so often lead. But as much as we love the days of summer, fun vacations, and the times that rest and relaxation with those we … [Read more...] about 20 Verses of Rest and Peace for Your Summer
Prayer
Thoughts for When You Really Don’t Feel Like Going to Church
It was a Sunday morning a few years back. I had a headache. I really didn't feel like going to church that day. I thought of all the reasons it would have been nicer and more convenient to just stay home. I pressed through, got there, but not with a very "worshipful" attitude. Walked in late and took a seat towards the back. Took a deep breath, headache better, but heart far away. Distant. I … [Read more...] about Thoughts for When You Really Don’t Feel Like Going to Church
Don’t Let the Enemy Steal Your Joy
Don't let the enemy steal your joy today. He'll try you know. You may not even realize it until it's too late. From the moment your feet hit the floor, he'll do all that he can to distract you, to overwhelm you, to frustrate you, and to stir up worry and strife. Often his ways are subtle, other times they're more clear. It’s what he does best. Stealing. Killing. Destroying. Just say … [Read more...] about Don’t Let the Enemy Steal Your Joy
8 Powerful Promises of God from Psalm 91
We trudged slowly back to the car through a crowded parking lot in the Texas summer heat. Hot, humid, full sun bearing down. I noticed my daughter matching my steps, walking close by my side the entire way back. Little legs stretching out as far as they could to match my stride. She smiled up at me and said, "Mom, look, I'm walking in your shade." She'd found the shadow, the safe place to walk. I … [Read more...] about 8 Powerful Promises of God from Psalm 91
For the Battle-Weary: A Prayer and Reminders of Hope
Some days get hard. We feel exhausted. Worn. Tired of fighting. About ready to give up. Feeling like we can't go on. Struggling through defeat. The enemy seems to be hot on our trail. And we wonder if we've been left on our own. For those who are battle-weary, His Truth over us for this day… We're not alone. Not ever. God won't let go, though we may struggle with the lies that He's left us … [Read more...] about For the Battle-Weary: A Prayer and Reminders of Hope
33 Verses about Fear and Anxiety to Remind Us: God Is in Control
Fear. One of the enemy’s most popular weapons that he uses against us. Worry, anxiety, fear…can overwhelm us with a thick shadow of darkness, controlling our every move and decision. So much crazy going on around us today - wars, conflicts, persecution, violence, crime, natural disasters, terrorism, economic uncertainty, unemployment, divisions, disease, death. We fear for our children’s … [Read more...] about 33 Verses about Fear and Anxiety to Remind Us: God Is in Control