Faith
Graduation: A Step Forward in God’s Good Work
Graduation. An ending. A beginning. A celebration. A good-bye. On the occasion of the graduation of my fourth homeschooler, I am thankful to be nearing the end of a season that started, not at school-age, but really at birth. Loving, teaching, preparing,...
We are all CALLED sinners – When Failure Leads to Questioning Our Calling
Are you ever disappointed in yourself or maybe your husband, your child, your parent, or even your pastor? Failure in ourselves and in our brothers and sisters in Christ, even when minor, leaves us hurt and discouraged. But remember, we are in good company...
How to Abide in Christ: 7 Keys for Staying Close to Jesus
If our desire as children of God is to stay as close to Jesus as possible while living in the real world, struggling with a real sin nature, and facing a real enemy, then we must learn how to abide in Christ. Jesus invites us to abide in Him, be fruitful, know...
How Am I Supposed to Do Good Works in an Already-Full Life?
Do you feel like your plate is so full that you can't do one more thing, dear child of God? I understand. Last week I felt like I needed to quit everything else and just focus on homeschooling my kids! The tasks of house keeping, teaching, parenting, working, and...
The Gospel: A Message We Must Show AND Tell
Why do we need to show AND tell the gospel? Think back to your school days. Did you ever have a day for Show and Tell? I remember doing it once, but my kids have participated in a homeschool Show and Tell a few times. Why is it necessary to both Show AND Tell?...
Who Is God? Study God’s Attributes to Know Him More
Who is God? What is He like? How does He act? Can I trust His character? Is He really all I need? The character of God is so complex. If we could really understand Him in our finite minds, then He wouldn’t really be God at all. We must be careful not to make...
When You Need Revival
Do you need revival? Maybe you've grown a little too lax in your relationship with God. You're not as passionate about living for Jesus and sharing the gospel as you once were. You're just going through the motions of worship or skipping church altogether. We...
Restoration for Broken Hearts
Restoration is my word for the year. Oh, how God has been bringing restoration! Two years ago this month, God intervened in a heartbreaking situation in our family. We lost so much in ministry, in our family, and personally. But God. God removed the physical presence...
A Prayer that Pleases God: Praying Like Solomon for Wisdom in Parenting
Parenting is hard. Whether you have one or ten, the amazing privilege of raising children is both exhilarating and daunting. We can't shoulder this heavy responsibility alone. We must rely on God by consistently praying for wisdom in parenting. When we read Solomon's...
One Question to Ask When You Doubt Your Salvation
Do you ever doubt your salvation? God has done so much in my life you would think I would have been past doubting long ago! A few years ago during one of those times of questioning, God showed me one question to ask when you doubt your salvation. I shared this with...