We have all heard the stories of praying mothers and grandmothers like Susanna Wesley, whose children and grandchildren became great men and women of God. This week I realized that I need to become part of that group and spend more time praying for my children and grandchildren.
Today more than ever there is a need…
©Lori Laws
Someone once said, “Be careful what you pray for, you might get it.” That sounds funny, yet that is exactly what happened in Psalm 106. The Israelites were tired of manna and asked for meat.
God’s response:
"And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul." - Psalm 106:15 KJV
As I read this…
This is a devotional that I read often. It is by Elizabeth Elliot and is often just what I need in my fast-paced day. I hope you will find refreshment in it too.
“Be still and know that I am God…” Psalm 46:10
First Be Quiet
Our hectic lives involve many changes, and changes require decisions, and decisions…
THE PARABLE OF THE PEAR TREE Author Unknown
Found on verseoftheday.com
A father wanted to teach his four sons the lesson of not judging something or someone too quickly, and so he called his four sons together and said "I have a task for you. I want you, my eldest son to go out into our fields…
for the waters are come in unto my soul.” Psalm 69:1
Is one more wave all it will take for you to go under?
In today’s world we can feel this way much of the time. All I have to do is think about politics and I begin sinking. Our walk is often a step by step…
My husband says no one likes a bargain like I do.
When he woke me this Mother’s Day he proved how well he knew me.
First he let me sleep in a bit.
Then he brought me coffee – just the way I like it.
And a gift to show how much he appreciates me as the mother…
Are you as taken aback as I was by this question?
It was asked in a message Beall Phillips gave at an Edwardian Tea given as part of the Titanic 100 Event that Vision Forum has been putting together to honor those who lost their lives in this tragedy.
I hope you too will be challenged as…