“We Don’t Communicate!”
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” —James 1:19b Do you feel that you and your spouse communicate well? Do you feel that the ability to communicate well can make or break your…
A Morning I Did Not Want to Happen . . .
“The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” —Psalm 34:18 I’ll never forget that day. It was…
In Perspective
“I trust in You, O LORD; I say, ‘You are my God.’ My times are in Your hands.” —Psalm 31:14-15a Stu Weber, the author of Tender Warrior and a Special Forces Vietnam War veteran, has written a powerful new book…
“High Flight” for Parents
“Don’t you see that children are GOD’s best gift? the fruit of the womb His generous legacy? —Psalm 127:3 (The Message) It was the end of a long day. Finally the kids were in bed. Finally the kitchen was clean.…
Two Moms, Three Prayers
“Trust in the LORD with all you heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.” —Proverbs 3:5-6 Last week I received prayers by email from two friends…
You Are Not Alone
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. – Psalm 23:4 And surely I am with you always,…
Forgiveness . . . Here’s How
“Instead, be kind and tender-hearted to one another, and forgive one another, as God has forgiven you through Christ.” — Ephesians Chapter 4, verse 32 Forgiveness is such a counter-intuitive response to someone who does something wrong to us. It…
Whatever is True . . .
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable---if anything is excellent or praiseworthy---think about such things.” —Philippians 4:8 What are we encouraged to think about? Things that are…
Nothing But a Breath
"Man is like a breath; his days are like a fleeting shadow." ---Psalm 144:4 It was September 7th. I don’t think I’ll ever forget that date because it was the day before my husband was to be deployed to the…
No Need to be a Rambo
Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowd. After He had dismissed them, He went up on a mountainside by Himself to pray. When…