“I’m With You”
"Life loves to be taken by the lapel and told: I'm with you kid, let's go!" (Maya Angelou) Some days we all just need that little push. Someone to come alongside of us, whispering an encouraging word which infuses determination to keep on and finish the task....
I Am Redeemed
Over the years, we throw words around rather casually, often not thinking of the meaning or the impact they may have on others or ourselves. Familiarity with the word can rob us of the very depth of meaning we desperately need. And then there are those mornings, when...
Let’s Raise Grateful Kids
We've done our share of home improvements over the years. Each one always brought hope for our home to be a place of comfort and invitation for our family. We also had to protect our investment over the years which required maintenance type projects like a new roof or...
Growth in the Waiting
Recently Jocelyn took sick and so we did not see her for three days. It was only over the weekend, yet when she returned, she seemed like she had grown taller. Bigger. She talked more too 🙂 Seeing the growth in her made me realize that growth happens often sight...
The Threads
"Then I heard the Lord asking, "Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?" (Isaiah 6:8, NLT) When we talk about the call of God, we often forget the most important thing, namely, the nature of Him who calls.....The call of God is the...
On & On Forever
The manner in which others pursue their dreams is intriguing. The dream often begins with an idea that grows and develops; taking on a life of its own. God has a plan for our lives and wonder of wonders, He calls us to join Him in all that He is doing. And yet, it...