As Christians, we are taught and assume the role of taking care of others. Putting others needs before our own is something that I have watched my husband do for years as he has served in ministry. Following Christ’s example of laying down one’s life for others is a self…
Read moreAs I thought about a recent sermon on prayer, and the way we sometimes ask God for things He knows will be harmful in the long run, I remembered a story from my childhood. It comes from Greek mythology – the story of a king who wanted it all. There…
Read moreThere is one thing that I do that helps immensely with my weekly morning routine ~ I prepare the night before! Instead of waiting until morning to figure out what to wear or what to make for lunch, I spend a few minutes the night before packing snacks and ironing…
Read moreLast Spring I heard Melinda Gates speak at an event to promote her new book. She shared a story about Bill driving their daughter to school as a way to help out with parenting responsibilities. An interesting thing happened as other moms saw Bill Gates driving his daughter to school,…
Read moreCast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you.1 Peter 5:7 Looking back over the years, I see a major transformation in my prayer life. As a young child, I recited the standard prayers at bedtime and at mealtime. Although I knew it was the right thing to…
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