Legos are one of my all-time favorite toys. From the age a child stops trying to eat them, until adulthood, they are a creative and stimulating activity. If people ask me what they can buy one of my kids for a birthday present, Legos are always on the list! My kids love getting a new…… Continue reading Perseverance: In the Mundane
The other night I got a text from a dear friend. We were conversing about the tough life situation she finds herself in. In her heartache she wrote to me: “If only I could foresee the future. If I could see that my girls would grow up well and have good lives. And that somehow…… Continue reading Perseverance: During Hardships
Perseverance has been a hot topic in my house lately—particularly with one of my sons. He doesn’t mind doing stuff that comes easily to him, but if a task is remotely difficult or confusing he starts to withdraw and give up before even trying to proceed. At times it seems he would rather sulk and…… Continue reading Perseverance: Faced with Obstacles
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6-7 The following is a passage from my prayer journal that I feel led to share. I…… Continue reading Hope in Frustrated Anxiety: a Prayer
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28 Last Friday, we walked outside after karate class and I immediately felt the heat. For the beginning of October it was hot! In the 90s! The woman…… Continue reading What the Thieves Couldn’t Steal
Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in Him, Because we have trusted in His holy name. Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us, Just as we hope in You. ~Psalm 33:20-22 Wait……wait……wait……wait……wait…..Sitting outside of a coffee shop on a bench in downtown…… Continue reading Worshipful Waiting
I’ve recently been reading a biography of George Müller: it’s a page turner! His amazing faith journey led to the founding of schools and orphanages in England. Thousands of people’s lives were changed through his ministry! He believed that God would daily provide for his and the ministry’s needs, and the book is full of…… Continue reading Learning to Look Up, Instead of Around
Be Still Four friends and I sat around the dining room table for a little holiday gathering. I was waiting for the right time to pass out the necklaces I had gotten each of them as Christmas gifts. Each necklace had a delicate gold chain but a different charm. I had taken advantage of a…… Continue reading Preparing My Heart to Hear from God: Part Six
Stand Firm When I was around 12 or 13, I memorized a chunk of 1 Peter 5. One verse has always stayed with me: a continual reminder that we are surrounded by spiritual battles. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour (1…… Continue reading Preparing My Heart to Hear from God: Part Five
Accept the Assignment Over the last several weeks we’ve talked about preparing our hearts to hear from God. Specifically, listening for His calling in our daily lives. The first step is to Obey Without Delay: do that thing or those things we know He has already placed on our hearts. If you are avoiding obedience…… Continue reading Preparing My Heart to Hear from God: Part Four
Lucy with the Broken Sword 