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) We have had great success with the pet adoption process. With each dog came a great deal of enjoyment,ContinueContinue reading “Adoption Day”
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Unity Candle
All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. ~ Ephesians 1:3 (NLT) I remember my wedding day like it was yesterday, even thought it’s been over 20 years ago. It was a glorious summerContinueContinue reading “Unity Candle”
Left in the Dust
I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. ~ Ephesians 3:16 (NLT) When I was in high school, I was pretty good at running track. My specialty area was the mile run. No, I wasn’t the best in the conference or state, but I wasContinueContinue reading “Left in the Dust”
I Need That
And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 4:19 (NLT) In a crazy research paper published in 1943, a dude named Maslow wrote about the five basic elements that satisfy all needs of humans.ContinueContinue reading “I Need That”
You Want Me to Do What?
The LORD will work out his plans for my life — for your faithful love, O LORD, endures forever. Don’t abandon me, for you made me. ~ Psalm 138:8 (NLT) Maybe you’re like me and you have that one friend who is always asking you to do some crazy stuff (or maybe you are thatContinueContinue reading “You Want Me to Do What?”
Sorry, I Forgot
Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. ~ Lamentations 3:23 (NLT) “Sorry, I forgot.” Maybe you’ve heard that excuse before. If you are a parent or teacher, you’ve probably heard it hundreds, maybe thousands of times. Usually this phrase is uttered when someone forgets to do a chore, complete a homework assignment,ContinueContinue reading “Sorry, I Forgot”
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