I attended an online retreat recently and one of the speakers asked a question something like this: Are we constantly moving because we don't trust that God in His Sovereignty can work all things out? Like He can't do it without me... This was very convicting to me as I don't sit still often. I …
God’s Plan and Imperfect Parents
I am going to assume that most of us at some point and time have been convinced that we are going to mess our kids up. If you haven't, you are much better than me! I can remember when my first-born, now adult, son was just a baby. I had to go back to work …
Verses About Remembering What God Has Done
It seems ironic to say that in this new year, I've spent a lot of time "looking back" rather than "looking forward". But, my reminiscing and remembering has taken me not to regrets or dark places but to joy in remembering. I've remembered first Christmases with my kiddos who are now adults and teens. I've …
Scriptures to Pray When You Need Comfort
Comfort means to bring ease to suffering and courage to the weary. In Scripture, comfort is not merely feeling better—it is God coming near to sustain, restore, and give hope. The Hebrew idea behind comfort (nāḥam) includes to console, to breathe deeply again, to be relieved after sorrow (Isaiah 40:1). The Greek word parakale means …