“For a small moment I have forsaken you, but with great mercies I will gather you” (Isaiah 54.7 MEV). Ten years ago, my family took a vacation to ski at Beaver Creek in Colorado. One of the days, my husband and our boys skied the mountains. So my four-year-old daughter at the time, Kiki, and I decided to walk the quaint town and check out all the local shops. We found the … [Read more...] about The Sacrifice for Raspberry
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7 Bible Verses to Overcome Fear
7 Bible Verses to Overcome Fear “I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears” (Psalm 34.4 NLT). How Fear Gets Started My middle child, who was 11 years old at the time, began to have a serious fear of choking. The fear was irrational and probably stemmed from me. I have enlarged tonsils, which caused me to have frequent sore throats when I … [Read more...] about 7 Bible Verses to Overcome Fear
A Mother’s Fight on the Mountain
A Mother’s Fight on the Mountain The Mother stood firmly on the base of the mountain. She anchored herself to her sword, alert to the Enemy’s arrows of condemnation flying all around her. One of the arrows pierced her thigh, but she no longer cried out. Half a dozen arrows had already dug into her flesh, and the stings combined to form a continual ache. She gripped her … [Read more...] about A Mother’s Fight on the Mountain
4 Natural and 4 Supernatural Ways to Create Peace in the Home
Creating Peace in the Home "I love coming into your home! It's so peaceful." I hear these words all the time. Family and friends know that I desire peace in my home, especially since the world can be hectic, chaotic and rushed. My home is a safe haven of sorts, a heaven on earth while we live here. Creating an atmosphere for Jesus to extend His peace takes strategy and … [Read more...] about 4 Natural and 4 Supernatural Ways to Create Peace in the Home
5 Truths to Speak Over your Kids
5 Truths to Speak Over your Kids Every morning, I declare these 5 biblical truths over my kids before they leave the house. The Bible has so much power, but we have to activate it. When our kids experience our activation of God's Word, they will learn to activate if for themselves. All God's promises in the Bible are potentially ours. We simply need to find them, believe them, … [Read more...] about 5 Truths to Speak Over your Kids
Submission in Marriage Binds, Protects & Raises
Submission in Marriage is the Glue "And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ" (Ephesians 5.21 NLT). As Christians, men and women both have the Holy Spirit dwelling within us. Jesus died for each of us. We are all royal priests through Christ (1 Peter 2.9). Although men and women have equal value, we each have unique roles of submission within marriage. … [Read more...] about Submission in Marriage Binds, Protects & Raises
Surrender to God: 5 Things to Let Go
Surrender to God Surrendering to God is showing complete faith in Him and belief in His promises. Just like a child, we can walk in freedom from worries. We simply must choose to trust God for everything. If we can trust God for our salvation through Jesus Christ, we can trust Him for our daily needs and desires. “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little … [Read more...] about Surrender to God: 5 Things to Let Go
7 Practices to Make God Real in the Home
Here are 7 Practices to Make God Real in our Home I have a family of six -- me, my husband, our three kids and God. My husband and I are very intentional about making God a real, tangible member of our family. We don't simply just talk about God, we demonstrate Him in relevant ways, so our kids can truly know Him and learn to do life with Him. Our two sons and daughter will … [Read more...] about 7 Practices to Make God Real in the Home
