Draw Near to God
5 Steps to a Calm Christmas
The hustle and bustle is upon us. The December calendar is filled to the brim with Christmas pageants, programs, parties, and shopping. Crazy people everywhere are rushing here and there decking halls and singing fa-la-la-la-la. It makes me twitch a little. I love Christmas, but the pace seems to get crazier and crazier every year.…
Read MoreHe Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
Here a boy, there a boy, everywhere I look, a boy. I remember too well the way my teenage crush would change by the day, hour and minute. I wanted to find “the one” and settle into a strong relationship, but my mind and opinion of guys would change more than once a day. At…
Read MorePray for Cyrus
Sometimes things in life happen that we cannot understand. When illness hits, it can be heartbreaking and terrifying all in the same moment. We try to be strong, press on, and make the best of the life that lies before us, but sometimes life seems to be put on hold while we wait for test…
Read MoreThe Secret Place
by Micah Maddox There is a place deep inside, No man will ever see. It holds the issues of my life. It reveals the real me. I want it to be pure and clean. I want it to be right. Everyday I have a choice, Another chance to see the light. Some days are filled…
Read MoreThe Bravest Thing
It’s sometimes the obvious things that are the most difficult. It’s obvious that we need to confess our sins and turn from them, but it’s much more difficult to actually take that step. Sometimes it’s comfortable to stay put. The guilt becomes the norm and the struggle seemingly fades away. The sin that consumes your…
Read MoreGod is Faithful…
God is faithful, God is right, Everything that I do, He’s my guiding light. God is holy, God is true, In all that I go through, He is there too. God is peaceful, God is strong, No matter how hard it seems, He’s never wrong. God is gracious, God is kind, Every thought that I’m…
Read MoreChildlike Love
Love. Everyone wants to be loved. I often challenge my children to find the good in each other and express their love for one another through words and actions. One morning we began with the simple challenge, “Tell us why you love each member of our family.” As my turn came to receive the love,…
Read MoreOut of the Mouth of Babes: The Wisdom of a 4-year old
While tucking my sweet boy in his bed, we say our prayers, talk about the day and read one of his favorite books. I lean in to give him a goodnight kiss and his words paralyze me. In a sweet whisper, and toddler tone he says, “God speaks quiet to us.” Without a thought I…
Read MoreWhen Google Cannot Answer My Questions
With the click of a mouse or a word spoken into a smart phone you can have the answers to your most perplexing questions. People from all over the world can weigh in and give their opinion, advice, and direction. With the abundance of information that flows through our lives on a regular basis it is…
Read MoreSecurely Insecure
From the moment a child realizes someone is watching, they are eager for the spotlight. Scroll through facebook, or glance at instagram and you are sure to get a glimpse of your “friends” latest spotlight moments. We are born with this inner craving to be accepted, applauded, and praised by anyone who is watching. It…
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