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Peace
“…because as He is, so are we in this world.”— 1 John 4:17 (NKJV) As Christians, we are called to be representatives of Christ here on earth. We are to reflect His character in all that we do. One essential characteristic of Christ is that He is a giver of peace, and He promises us…
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Gratitude
“Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”— Luke 17:17–19 (NIV) Gratitude is beautiful. A few weeks ago, my son broke a family rule that carried a…
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A Deeper Level of Intimacy With God
Getting to know God deeply is one of the best decisions you can make. The Bible tells us, “In Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore” (Psalm 16:11, NKJV), and “Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart” (Psalm 37:4, NKJV).
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Parenting Lessons from Biblical Characters III
I’m going to wrap up this series with a final post exploring some of the parenting strategies of one of the most iconic couples in the Bible: Mary and Joseph. Truly, they were the ultimate power couple. 1. They Lived Lives That Pleased God Out of the billions of people who have ever lived, God…
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Parenting Lessons from Biblical Characters II
The Bible is full of life lessons, and its characters are remarkably similar to us today, especially in their roles as parents. Their journeys, like ours, include both triumphs and mistakes. In Part 1 of this series, we explored how much our lives can be shaped by the choices our parents make. In this next…
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What Are You Eating?
A Lesson on Spiritual and Physical Nourishment “What are we eating?” is a question my kids ask frequently. When it’s something they enjoy, the answer is met with excitement; but when it’s not, it’s sometimes met with tears. On those occasions, I take a moment to explain the reason behind the food choice and its…
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Forgiveness: Part Three
I will be concluding the series on forgiveness by reflecting on how to forgive. Forgiveness can be tough, especially when the offense comes from someone close to us and the betrayal feels deep. Our souls ache from the pain. The story of humanity and our relationship with God is partially rooted in offense—the breakdown of…
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Forgiveness: Part Two
The story of Joseph in Genesis provides a beautiful example of forgiveness. As Christ followers, whatever wrong has been done to us can become part of our story and work for our good if we choose to forgive and follow God-honoring principles
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Forgiveness: Part One
There’s a sense of relief and warmth when we are forgiven. It feels wonderful when the relationship returns to its previous state, or even improves, after an infraction. Knowing that someone still loves us and wants us in their lives despite our imperfections is deeply comforting. So why, then, is it so difficult to extend…
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Giving Grace
One evening, after my daughter did something I had specifically asked her not to do, I was giving her a talk. In that moment, I felt a gentle stirring in my spirit. I heard the Lord say, “You do this as well. You, too, do things I ask you not to do. Be mindful of…