Battle Buddies
"Two are better off than one, because together they can work more effectively. If one of them falls down, the other can help him up. But if someone is alone and falls, it’s just too bad, because there is no…
Run Like You Mean it!
"As for us, we have this large crowd of witnesses around us. So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and of the sin which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run…
Figuring your Priorities
Proverbs 27:18a: "Take care of a fig tree and you will have figs to eat." It’s pretty simple really, if you want to have figs to eat, you have to take care of the fig tree. It helps to plant…
Lonely Christmas
“The angel of the Lord said to [the shepherds], “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you;…
Kris’ Poem
My friend is leaving for Korea this Friday with her family, right before Christmas. They will be able to remain together on a two-year accompanied tour, but that hasn’t always been the case. They have gone through deployments. As she…
Putting on the Armor
“Put on all the armor that God gives you, so that you will be able to stand up against the Devil’s evil tricks. For we are not fighting against human beings, but against the wicked spiritual forces in the heavenly…
“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…
“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…
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…