“[A]nd having done all, to stand firm.” Ephesians 6:13 ESV Stand firm. God’s word leaves no room for negotiation when it comes to abiding by His truth and walking in His paths of righteousness. Stand
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God’s Gift of Grace
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 God’s gift
Read moreAdoption, It’s a Beautiful Thing!
Adoption . . . it’s a beautiful thing. Many of us know people who’ve adopted children into their families. Whether it’s an infant, an older child, or a teen, they immediately become a permanent part
Read moreWhat Has Happened to Our World?
“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge …” Hosea 4:6 “What has happened to our world?” Stunned, I dropped into a chair in my husband’s office. The message on my phone screen announced that Charlie
Read moreI Lift Up My Eyes
I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1 Whooshing up the side of Sulphur Mountain in Banff, Alberta, the
Read moreThe Scent of Sin
The Bible speaks clearly about the scent of sin in our lives. “As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor (Ecclesiastes 10:1 NIV).” The Scent of Sin on
Read moreFaithful Father
The love of God, my faithful Father, goes way beyond feelings. I will seek His presence day and night, so I might one day understand. . . And may you have the power to understand,
Read moreFear vs Facts
How quickly we can plunge from mountaintop highs to the depths of despair. We return from a retreat, revival, or mission trip overflowing with enthusiasm. Then we’re slapped in the face with the day-to-day reality
Read moreHistory Matters: Setting Up Memorial Stones
Remember his covenant forever, the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations… 1 Chronicles 16:15 History matters. At the beginning of the year, we should reflect on the lessons we’ve learned so they can continue
Read moreGod Forms Us for Victory
With a ping on my phone, two little images appeared, innocent images that reminded me of God’s goodness in a trying time. What greater example of God’s love and hope for the human race can
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