“Then Jesus answered him, ‘What do you want Me to do for you?’” Mark 10:51 Only when we pray according to God’s will is He pleased to grant our requests (John 15:16). If God refrains from giving us what we are asking, we should evaluate our prayers. If we willContinue Reading
I just finished reading The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace by Gary Chapman and Paul White. This book is a great tool for leaders in any type of organization. I really appreciated that the authors often referenced school leaders in this for some of their examples. My husbandContinue Reading
“Everything is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.” 2 Corinthians 5:18 Christ’s sacrificial work has restored Christians to a love relationship with the heavenly Father. Only Christ has the remedy for the disastrous effect of sin on human relationships. TheContinue Reading
A few weeks ago, my awesome husband told me not to make any plans for the weekend after our anniversary. He said that he had asked his mom to come down and keep Emma and that we would be going away for the weekend. Just to give you a frameContinue Reading
“For we must all appear before the tribunal of Christ, so that each may be repaid for what he has done in the body, whether good or worthless.” 2 Corinthians 5:10 Paul cautioned that in the final day of judgment, every Christian will give an account for his or herContinue Reading
“Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk–not as unwise people but as wise–making the most of the time, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15-16 So many causes promise that time spent on them will reap great rewards; how can we recognize God’s voice among so many competing voices?Continue Reading
Wow…go to the store or get on Amazon tonight to pick up Enemies of the Heart by Andy Stanley. Andy digs in right away talking about breaking free from the four emotions that control you: guilt, anger, greed, and jealousy. God definitely used this book to help me gain victoryContinue Reading
August 23, 2003 Summer 2011 God is good! What an awesome adventure these past 8 years have been…looking forward to what God has for us next. With Clint by my side and our sweet Emma in the middle of everything…I can’t wait to see what the future holds! Happy 8Continue Reading
“The LORD your God will drive out these nations before you little by little. You will not be able to destroy them all at once; otherwise, the wild animals will become too numerous for you.” Deuteronomy 7:22 When God led His people into the Promised Land, He did so stepContinue Reading
“The gentle are blessed, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 Meekness is not submitting to everyone around us; it is taking our direction from God. Meekness involves a self-control that comes from trusting God. Jesus said that in relinquishing control over our lives to God, we will gainContinue Reading