Releasing My Daughter

Releasing My Daughter

April’s* Story: We moved to Texas from a small town in the north east. It was a tough move for our four kids, especially our 17-year-old daughter Ellie. It seemed everything she tried did not work out. After trying and trying and not feeling like God was...

From Fear to Fierce

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Transformation begins with focus. The old hymn is true; “Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful...

One Piece of Candy

One Piece of Candy Romans 8:6 “The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace.” con•tent•ment [kuh n-tent-muh nt] noun The state of being contented; satisfaction; ease of mind. Isn’t it easier to recognize disappointment...

The Key to Contentment

And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19, NLT. Italics mine. As a little girl I never knew I lived in a low-income neighborhood. At one point in my life, I...

He is With You

“But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the Lord’s victory. He is with you, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out there tomorrow, for the LORD is with you!” 2 Chronicles...