“God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure” (Ephesians 1:5 NLT).
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Category: Child Of God
I’m Not Ready, Yet
I’m not ready, yet. Watching my boy walk down the gravel driveway and out the gate, I felt my heart clench in my chest. He isn’t ready. He isn’t old enough. I needed to keep
Read moreMisfits Rescued: Our Life After Christmas
The hoopla of Christmas is over. A celebration’s end often leaves us falling off the edge of a holiday high. Do you know the feeling? Days spent in hustle and bustle. Gifts chosen and wrapped.
Read moreChrist In Me, Directing My Life
Have you ever played What If? What if I had gotten better grades in school, gone to a better college, or gotten a scholarship? What if I had married my first love? What if I
Read moreA Father Who Never Leaves His Child
“I love you.” His voice reassured as he tenderly kissed my forehead. Hopeful imagination of my biological father. And a time he was absent in my life. An abandoned child dreams of a father who
Read moreStrength Found in Another’s Presence
Strength can be found in difficult times when we are assured of another’s presence, wouldn’t you agree? As a child, just knowing a trusted adult is within hollering distance, often was enough to take care
Read moreGentle Hands of the Master Gardener
When I think about my future plants that I will be enjoying this year, I’m reminded of the Master Gardener—the One who with His hands fashioned not only the world, but also me.
Read moreDelighting in obedience
One of the repeated themes in the biblical book of Proverbs is the concept of discipline. A fool despises his father’s discipline, but a person who accepts correction is sensible. — Proverbs 15:5 (CSB). Anyone
Read moreFriends till no end
A friend who loves at all times? I believe there’s only one man who knew the way to love. He walked the earth many years ago, leaving gifts of selflessness, wonder, grace, and mercy in
Read moreMy Father’s Strong When I am Weak
“How strong are you?” I used to ask my children this when they were young. They answered in the cute way of showing off their little biceps. But on my own journey from child to
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