A Ministry to Orphans. My adulthood probably followed the same path as most of you. After college, I married my high school sweetheart, began my career, and started a family. Life was good. September 1993 rolled around, and I gave birth to my third child, our son...
Have you ever to get everyone at the table for family dinner? It was almost like herding sheep to get our three children to wash their hands, set the table, and sit down ready for another to connect and share about our day. When our family would sit down together for...
Years ago, when my husband was on active duty in the military, we lived in Southern California. One of the benefits of living in the area was endless sunshine. Initially, the sun’s rays and balmy breezes were quite remarkable. But over time, nothing but blue...
The Bible says in John 19:30, “When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” In Mark 15:37 we read, “With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last.” According to Bible scholars, this “loud cry” may have...
When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish.” – Luke 5:4 In Luke 5, we see how the disciples had been fishing all night yet they had not caught anything. Then Jesus tells...
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”James...
“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 (NIV) Sheep are known to be highly dependent animals that rely on the shepherd for protection and guidance. Over time, the sheep learn their shepherd’s voice and they follow wherever the...
“In my distress, I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From his temple, he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.”-Psalm 18:6 “Who is going to wipe my tears?” I remember vividly crying this out to God when I was feeling...
Children are a gift from the Lord, they are a reward from him. Psalm 127:3 Your grown-up children are walking with the Lord, thriving, and doing what God has called them to do. Imagine your delight as you celebrate them and their successes. The reality is that...
Here’s a continuation of 20 reasons why marriages (even Christian marriages) fail… 11. Grief and Depression Everyone goes through periods of grief and sadness; be supportive and understanding when your spouse is sad, by gently guiding him/her toward help....
