There’s something unique about the season of summer. Longer days and warmer temperatures invite us to do things we don’t do during the other months of the year. For some, that means being busier than normal, filling days with activities that can only happen during this short season. For others, summer days are more relaxed, […]
Grace or Control (you can’t have both)
Grace and control. Two words that can’t coexist. Two words that reveal the priorities of our heart. Two words that we would do well to consider. These two ideas bring conflict to my heart nearly every night as I put my son to bed. What is it with little kids (and maybe big ones too – […]
Summer Reading: Books for Enjoying Life
We started 100 days of summer at our house today – our plan to embrace the fun of summer and enjoy life while we practice counting too! One fond memory I have of summer is reading. I’m pretty sure we went to the library every week when I was a kid. I’m also positive that […]
Fingerprints of Grace: Psalm 27
I’ve loved this Psalm for a while now. It’s been a solace and refuge over the years. But not until recently have I seen it as a Psalm that is filled with grace. You won’t actually find the word “grace” anywhere in it, but its fingerprints are everywhere. I think the reason I see grace […]
Children’s Devotionals FAQ
Where can I use these devotionals? Anywhere you have the opportunity to disciple children! Home Sunday School Mid-Week classes Small Group New Believers They also make great gifts for children or parents/teachers. Can I see a sample of the daily devotionals and weekly activities? Yes! Here is a sample of each from God is My […]
5 Reasons Why it “ ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”
It’s another one of those seasons of life where the same ideas keep coming up everywhere I turn. Faith. Trust. Assurance. God’s shown it to me repeatedly. Devotionals. Creation. AWANA lessons. And this week, in a song. I love music. Its lyrics and melody do so much for my soul. Soothe. Fortify. Undergird. God was […]
God is Faithful. Not Predictable.
God is Faithful. Not Predictable. God spoke this truth to my heart over 10 years ago. I needed it then. And I still desperately need it today. Several months ago, I wrote a devotional for a teen magazine on this topic and it gets published online today. Today finds me in the midst of circumstances […]
4 Grace Quotes for Unpredictable Times
My heart and mind have mirrored the weather of our early spring this year. Cloudy rain and wind for days on end have led to delightful sun as well as surprise snows. When unpredictability reigns, the assurance that steadies is that things will eventually fall back into a familiar rhythm. In the meantime, grace is […]
10 Ways Spring Showcases Life as God Intended
Over the last few years, I’ve grown increasingly fond of fall. Its brilliant colors, inviting aromas and cooler days bring merriment and memories. It is, however, the forerunner to dreaded winter (at least for this native southern gal!). As such, spring is still my season of choice. I love spring’s invitation to the great outdoors. […]
When Grace Makes Me Furious (and what it says about my heart)
This week I engaged in multiple theologically deep conversations with my 3 three-year-old. Which, if you’ve never done it, is one of the most mentally taxing things you can do. Ever. One conversation began with this question, “Momma, will there be bad guys in heaven?” Ummmmmmm. “Well, it depends on what you mean by bad […]