• Jesus - The Bible

    When I want to run away

    Do you ever feel like escaping? Running away? Just yesterday I did. It wasn’t for bad reasons or really terrible trials, but I found my heart constantly wanting to flee, and I had to fight to keep it in line. While washing dishes, I had to sing to avoid complaining.…

  • Prayer - The Bible

    Praying in the new school year

    As I begin to plan the next school year, I’ve claimed this as my theme verse: As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right. (I…

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    Psalm 33

    Praise to the Creator and Preserver.Got a minute? Read Psalm 33 out loud, to yourself or your family. It was one of those Psalms where I couldn’t pick just one verse to highlight!  Sing for joy in the LORD, O you righteous ones;          Praise is becoming to the upright.Give thanks to…

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    Draw through the Psalms

    I am loving the challenge our church gave to read through the Psalms this summer! Reading them out loud has been especially helpful. If you want the guide, you can find it here: Psalms Reading Plan. I’ve been inspired to teach the Psalms to my children using this tool: Draw…

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    The WHO of the rapture

    I’m glad that Harold predicted May 21st and that the whole world was discussing the rapture. Really, questions like, “What happens if you’re driving a bus?” and “What happens to my pets” are usually just discussed at a Christian’s Small Group with coffee and brownies. I just wish that instead…

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    Spotlighting Jesus: Easter Ideas Day 2

    If you missed yesterday’s post, we’re spending this week finding ways to put the spotlight back on Jesus for Easter. Here was yesterday’s post:  Spotlighting Jesus: Easter Ideas Day 1. Today’s Idea: Memorize a passage of scripture as a family this month. If you have young kids and haven’t memorized…

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    Do Christians Persevere?

    It’s Theology Tuesday, and my NANC Counseling Question today is:   Do Christians Persevere? How does this impact counseling? __________________________________________________ Before I dive into this, however, I should briefly discuss the definition of “Christian.” Recently, a friend was offended when my daughter asked why she didn’t want to be a…