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Has God ever asked you to wait? You know what I mean, right? You're trucking along your merry way, and He abruptly brings you to a crashing halt. Yeah. I've been there, too. Just about three years ago, we began to sense God calling us to be foster parents. So we spent the required number of weeks in training and then waited for the phone call letting us know needy … [Read more...]
Have you stepped in any messes lately? I sure have. As a homeschooling mom and foster mom to young children (not to mention loving, frustrated owner of an elderly dog...ahem), I often feel like I spend my days moving from one mess to another. Whether you're at home or at work, at church or in your community, if you sometimes find yourself in the middle of a mess, today's … [Read more...]
Do you ever feel like the world is turning upside down? I sure do. Right is called "wrong," and wrong is called "right." Good is called "evil," and evil is called "good." In today's featured post, Tiffany from In Grace Always shares a fresh perspective about a familiar Bible verse, encouraging us to stay right side up in a world that is increasingly upside-down. Visit … [Read more...]
Have you ever noticed how much God teaches us through children? About life. About relationships. About ourselves. And about our God. In this week's featured post, Rebekah shares a sweet story with a powerful lesson about a Father who keeps His promises and a child who expects Him to. If you sometimes forget to take God at His word, or struggle with believing He will come … [Read more...]
Prayer. It seems so simple- just talk to God. But when it's time to actually do it, there can be a million questions. What should I pray about? How long should I pray? Do I have to say "Thee" and "Thou"? Eyes opened or closed? Do I have to be on my knees? Should I speak aloud or pray silently? It's nothing to be ashamed of. The disciples lived with Jesus. Heard Him pray. … [Read more...]
