The Sin of the Census
1 Chronicles 21:1-4 Satan rose up against Israel and caused David to take a census of the people of Israel. 2 So David said to Joab and the commanders of the army, “Take a census of all the people of Israel—from … Continued
The Reward of Endurance
Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised. -Hebrews 10:35-36 Have you … Continued
Reaching Out in Faith
A couple of weeks ago Danny preached a message on a passage of scripture from Mark and I simply cannot stop spinning it around in my head! You might be familiar with the passage from Mark chapter 5… Jesus went … Continued
Forever Faithful
I came across this little slip of paper about a week ago. It was pretty crazy timing. I wrote this scripture on this piece of paper at the very beginning of our first adoption process some 6 1/2 years ago. … Continued
Maybe I Can Help.
She buried her head into my shoulder and wept until her body shook. Steady tears slid down her cheeks and landed on my arm and fell to the ground. My friend was broken and hurting. She was hurting because the … Continued
Choose Joy and Home Study Review
The review of our home study began two days ago! That’s really super! They expected it to be finished in about a day but unfortunately it looks like it will run through the end of this week. We are praying … Continued
When It’s Time to Lock Shields
Through the years, as Danny and I have had the privilege in ministry to counsel with other married couples or couples that are soon to be married, we have found a very common phenomenon. It is rare for both people … Continued
The Best Way to Never Make a Bit of Difference
One more mile; will it really change anything? These are the type questions I find myself wrestling with from time to time in so many areas. When I know I need to cut back the calories a bit, I find … Continued
Everlasting Arms and Perfect Love
Sometimes when we least expect it, fear sneaks up and begins to plant the “what-ifs” and “hows” into our minds. “How will I handle it if this happens?” “I don’t know what I’ll do if…” “What is going to happen … Continued
Thank You.
Jesus, thank you. I could try to wrack my brain and search for words that bring reflection. I could try to spell out all you’ve done (that I can see) item by item, but it would be impossible. I could … Continued