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”
Category Archives: Writing – Devotion
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”
CHOICES matter
Satan is a deceptive angel. He is powerful. Each step away from Choosing God creates greater captivity. The work of walking in faith increases with each choice we make that is contrary to the will of God…but it doesn’t have to be so hard! Jesus overcame the world. He offers victory. No one is separatedContinue reading “CHOICES matter”
Cleaning out the heart
My animals often reveal things in my heart that I can easily manage or bury in day-to-day living. Yesterday was Gretchen’s turn to clean out my heart. It was hot and the week had been long and busy. I planned to stop by for a quick pat on the nose and a weight measurementContinue reading “Cleaning out the heart”
It’s too much. We can’t do it.
“This place is a wasteland. Send them on, Jesus. There’s not enough here to meet our needs…let alone their needs.” Do you ever look around your world and feel like that? The problems and the heartaches seem too big. The resources too meager. You’ve seen miracles…seen Jesus work but now you are tired. That’sContinue reading “It’s too much. We can’t do it.”
Bunnies are Bullies
BULLYING Current statistics indicate half of school-age children report having been bullied in the past month. A strong link exists between bullying and suicide–the leading cause of death for young people. Bullying is an increasing problem, but it isn’t a new problem nor is it confined to schools. Businesses bully, politicians bully, police bully, minoritiesContinue reading “Bunnies are Bullies”
Condition of Love
Love is not in very good shape in our world, is it? Hateful, despicable words are common. This world has a filter of self-indulgence, self-defense and self-promotion. Sadly, it is a filter used by religious folks as much as political leaders. In contrast, the filter of love is the character of God. The silver liningContinue reading “Condition of Love”
Building Relationships
“There is no beauty in domination. Control is a cheap substitute for partnership.” Anna Blake Relationships matter! We have shared before some principles taught in an equine coaching program that offer solid wisdom for our human connections. In a relationship: If it’s not good for both, it’s not good for either. A healthy relationshipContinue reading “Building Relationships”
Do you live a divided life?
Confusion is a tool of the enemy. God is a God of order and peace. He says what He means, He means what He says…and He offers us a choice to believe it or not. Our choices have consequences. We live in a confused and chaotic world because so many choose not to believe whatContinue reading “Do you live a divided life?”
