Author Archives: Billie Jo

Can Horses Help us Find the Path of Life?

Horses have been used by mankind for centuries:  they have been trained and employed in myriad ways. Horses provide travelers aid, power farmers’ plows, help soldiers fight, carry burdens and manage herds.  Parents employ horses to teach children responsibility while building  physical and relational skills.  Of course, millions simply use horses for pleasure and enjoyment. Continue reading “Can Horses Help us Find the Path of Life?”

Trust the Potter

 God as our Father, Creator–Potter! But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand. (Isaiah 64:8) Watching a potter work clay on a wheel is an amazing sight. A formless lump of clay is transformed into a vessel withContinue reading “Trust the Potter”

PAL: Answer to Bullying

Nearly 80% of school age children say they feel the piercing pain of being bullied.  Surprisingly 20% of children admit they are bullies.  The answer for both bullies and the bullied is the same: learning the value of each individual.  Christians are uniquely qualified to present this message.  Believing every person is created in theContinue reading “PAL: Answer to Bullying”

PAL: The Answer to Anxiety

Anxiety now ranks as the Number One mental health disorder in America.  Nearly 20% of the population are being treated for anxiety-related issues…many more receive no treatment or are unaware of the root cause of problems.  As Christians, we believe that Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace, but we can’t always figure out howContinue reading “PAL: The Answer to Anxiety”

Skip the Resolutions & Set Some Goals

More than half of Americans (60%) refuse to make New Year’s resolutions…which isn’t a bad thing since 80% of those who do make resolutions won’t keep them.  In fact, Jesus said, ‘simply let yes be yes and no be no.’ On the other hand, setting a goal is a slightly different venture.  Life is theContinue reading “Skip the Resolutions & Set Some Goals”

Christian Character: Enjoy Peace & Security

Character is described aptly as ‘who you are when no one is looking.’  Christianity is not a self-improvement project; however, change becomes the desire of our heart once we know the King.  We represent Christ.  In fact, we are being transformed into His image. Accepting Christ as our Savior, Lord and Master restores us to relationshipContinue reading “Christian Character: Enjoy Peace & Security”

Parents as Builders

Integrity is the key to building a solid life that will last for eternity.  The foundation upon which the builder’s life is established is critical.  We can not transfer our foundation to the life of another, but we can live in such a way that our foundation is revealed as trustworthy, valuable and worth imitation.Continue reading “Parents as Builders”

Prayer: Growing Up in Christ

God parents each of us perfectly!  Growing in grace and knowledge as Jesus did is an individual responsibility.  But we all–whether we have children or not–have opportunities to disciple (or spiritually parent) others.  This prayer guide is a tool ifor the growing up process–for ourselves and others. Parenting is a privilege and responsibility that allowsContinue reading “Prayer: Growing Up in Christ”

Building a Home

Understanding God’s design for the home is critical because it is what gives our home a solid foundation.  No matter how long we have been married, we need to keep a scriptural view of marriage in the forefront of our mind. Marriage/Family is: • A declaration of ‘choosing to love.’ An imitation of God’s creation choice.Continue reading “Building a Home”