Category Archives: other

A Call to Intercede (Wednesday)

  Back when my kids were in school, I often prayed for their teachers. The principal and superintendent? Not so much.     1 Timothy 2:1-2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made … Continue reading

Share
Posted in other | Tagged , , | Comments Off on A Call to Intercede (Wednesday)

A Call to Intercede (Tuesday)

  There’s good advice in Scripture for those in authority within our schools:     1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NIV) Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not … Continue reading

Share
Posted in other | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

A Call to Intercede (Monday)

Two friends faced off against their sons’ schools last week—different schools, different issues. Were you ever caught between your children and their school?     Never, thankfully Issues were few and far between Behind-the-scenes battles, but the kids never knew … Continue reading

Share
Posted in other | Tagged , | Comments Off on A Call to Intercede (Monday)

A God-Shaped Home (Friday)

  God and I had a conversation about the shape of my home:     God: Daily prayer? Me : Check. God: Regular Bible study? Me: Pretty much. God: Worship? Me: Never miss a Sunday. God: Tithes and offerings? Me: Check. … Continue reading

Share
Posted in other | Tagged | Comments Off on A God-Shaped Home (Friday)

A God-Shaped Home (Thursday)

Yesterday’s post featured a quote from John Wesley. His mother was a remarkable woman. Mother of 19 (nine of whom died in infancy), her challenges included financial hardship, an oft-absent husband, destruction of their home by fire (twice!). Yet she … Continue reading

Share
Posted in other | Tagged , | Comments Off on A God-Shaped Home (Thursday)

A God-Shaped Home (Wednesday)

  A God-shaped home nurtures holiness:     “. . . your children; immortal spirits whom God hath, for a time, entrusted to your care, that you may train them up in all holiness, and fit them for the enjoyment … Continue reading

Share
Posted in other | Tagged , , | Comments Off on A God-Shaped Home (Wednesday)

A God Shaped Home (Tuesday)

Proverbs 24:3-4 (NIV) By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.   Rare treasures? I’m guessing God doesn’t mean fine paintings, expensive knick-knacks or fancy furniture. … Continue reading

Share
Posted in other | Tagged , | Comments Off on A God Shaped Home (Tuesday)

A God-Shaped Home (Monday)

  I was introduced to a new phrase last week: shape our home  (see the Proverbs 31 Ministries devotion here). I was intrigued. How do you describe the shape of your home?   Our home is quirky and cheery Cluttered chaos, I’m afraid … Continue reading

Share
Posted in other | Tagged | Comments Off on A God-Shaped Home (Monday)

Right to Choose (Friday)

35 years ago, my hubby and I were houseparents to a cottage of wayward adolescents. Our director was adamant about natural consequences. If a boy was late to dinner, he went hungry; if he was rude, people avoided him; if he broke … Continue reading

Share
Posted in other | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Right to Choose (Friday)

Right to Choose (Thursday)

  I was reading an article about abortion when God startled me.     God: You . . . abortions, many abortions. Me: What? Absolutely not, Lord! God: You abort my plans often–because you’re too busy, too comfortable or just … Continue reading

Share
Posted in other | Tagged , | Comments Off on Right to Choose (Thursday)