Holidays are funny things. For some of us Father’s Day is a good day. But for some of us it’s a holiday that makes our hearts hurt. We have empty places our dads did not fill. They’re no longer with us. Or both. I’ve been battling disappointment knowing I need to focus on my blessings rather than the empty places. As …
The Step-Factor
This weekend our family is celebrating Stephen’s high school graduation. I’m excited for him. I’m thrilled to see him mature and change and grow into the man God is calling him to be. He’s ready for the next step. Love it. Yet there is a part of me who knows I could easily be grieving all weekend because there are …
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Inspired by Hope
“We continually thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 1:3) 1. Work produced by faith. What does that look like? How many of us work …
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Capable Power
“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love, and of self-discipline….” (2 Timothy 1:7) Many of us have made resolutions this year to do something out of our comfort-zone or something that seems much bigger than our own abilities. We’ve made these resolutions because the nudges of the Spirit just won’t …
