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Does Knowing Where You’re Going Matter?

Biblical EncouragementOctober 26, 2017369Views 0Likes 2Comments

Is knowing where you are going important? Let me ask you this. You want to raise your children to be Godly men and women. You don't go to church except perhaps Christmas and Easter. Never talk about God and the Bible at home. How likely do you think it is that they will grow…

Let’s Be Sure We Know What We’re Talking About – What Does Intentional Mean?

Biblical EncouragementOctober 5, 2017364Views 0Likes 0Comments

Part 2 If you missed Part 1 It’s important to take a closer look at what it means to be more intentional and live a more purposeful and meaningful life. When you know what you’re aiming for, it becomes easier to reach your goal. Realizing what being intentional really means and what impact it can have on…

How To Have A Planning Time

FamilyJanuary 28, 2016297Views 0Likes 4Comments

There is more than one way to have a planning time. The purpose of a planning time is to take time away from the busyness of daily life to seek the Lord. It's like a sabbatical. Since that first one day planning time in 1996 we have met yearly and we have always taken our…

Without A Vision The People Perish

FamilyDecember 31, 2015542Views 0Likes 4Comments

©HolleyGerth Proverbs 29:18 says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” KJ [Tweet "The definition of vision in Scripture is a revelation from God."] “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 ESV The Lord…

Do You Dare to Ask Your Children How They Think You Are Doing as Parents? Part 3

FamilyMarch 19, 2014309Views 0Likes 0Comments

This is part three of a three part series. If you haven’t read part one you can do that here and part two is here. I guess we must have felt quite daring last year during our planning time since we asked our children to tell us what they thought we were doing right and what we…

Sometimes our children hear from the Lord before we do – especially when they are young adults who have been raised to love and serve the Lord. As they grow-up you find yourself working harder to keep up with them, even in hearing from the Lord.

Get Ready to Watch Those Children Grow! Part 2

ParentingFebruary 22, 2014339Views 0Likes 0Comments

“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision,” said Helen Keller. This is part two of a three part series. If you haven't read part one you can do that here. Sometimes our children hear from the Lord before we do – especially when they are young adults who have been…

Sometimes it’s easy to go through even good things like our annual evaluation and planning with a lackadaisical approach. Things become familiar and repetitious. This year was going to be different. There weren’t any easy answers. We were going to have to give the Lord our full attention if we were going to hear from Him.

Reviewing Our Annual Planning Time Part 1

FamilyFebruary 19, 2014459Views 0Likes 0Comments

It’s difficult to believe that this was our 18th annual planning time. Yes, for the last 18 years, we’ve set aside time in January to pray and seek the Lord for His plans for our family. So, you might ask, how is that working for you? I’m so glad you asked. This was a difficult year. As…