Lately, I have begun to notice an alarming trend in myself.   I am ashamed that there have been times that one of my children would ask me for something while I was busy, to which I would respond, “in a minute”.  If that child were to exhibit impatience, the child would be corrected.  Yet there have also been times I have asked my children for things, & when they said, “in  [ Read More ]

One thing that does not come very easy for me is exercise.  It’s not that I don’t enjoy it once I start, but it’s just hard for me to make it a habit.  But the truth of the matter is this:  if I don’t do anything about it, I cannot expect to have the results I desire.  That’s the bottom line.  If I want results, I must put forth effort.  [ Read More ]

Have you ever thought, “I’d love to be a Biblical scholar, but I just don’t even know where to begin!?”  One of the first things you need to know is which sources are available to you to aid in your study.  These tools are extremely valuable in helping you understand passages and prepare for classes.  I will be outlining a few of the sources I find most valuable to my  [ Read More ]

Several weeks ago, my husband and I encountered something very frightening. We discovered evidence of an attempted break in at our home. As we opened our front door, it appeared that someone had tried to pry out each of the door hinges. We immediately called the police to file a report and began to install a security system. The past few weeks we have had several people ask us if  [ Read More ]

From the beginning of time God has expected families to focus on Him. We are familiar with such characters as Noah, Abraham and Job …all righteous men who were concerned about the spiritual well-being of their families. Deuteronomy 6:7 the Jews were told to teach their children when they arose in the morning, when they were sitting at home, when they were out and about, and at night before time  [ Read More ]

I am the youngest of three children, and the ONLY girl. Some of you probably know what that means to you, but for me, it meant survival! I learned how to get out of wresting holds early, learned how to swim by threat, and developed a habit of “hit first.” Perhaps that is not fair; they were protective of me–with others–but I certainly had to hold my own. But, I  [ Read More ]

It isn’t unusual to step foot off the plane, onto foreign soil, into your new mission work, and find yourself faced with doubts or worries or fears. Stepping into the unknown has that effect, no matter how excited you are.  The reality is that it is overwhelming to buy a one-way ticket, disembark the plane, haul your luggage (all 16 pieces) off the conveyor belt and know you won’t be  [ Read More ]

Don’t know what you want for Christmas? Well, you’re about to! It’s here! Registration is open for the 2012 CFYC Spiritual Development Retreat! Click HERE to get Registered! Who: Ladies from across the country who love God and His word What: This is not just another ladies’ retreat! This is two days and two nights of serious study of God’s word! Chapter by chapter, section by section of the book  [ Read More ]

I feel extremely blessed to be a woman.  God created me so that I could experience the profound privilege of bringing children into this world and I am so grateful for that.  I am the mother of four children.  I cherish the nine months in which each of them grew inside me – as they developed a heart beat, grew little fingers and toes, stretched, kicked and hiccupped.  The little  [ Read More ]

Hannah’s desire to have a son must have been overwhelming. But to ask for a son who she would give completely to God was enough for her. Not a son to keep for herself, to have with her every day and to watch over, but to give to God with complete faith that He would watch over and raise him to be His. How did she get to this point?  [ Read More ]