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“When he came down from the mountainside, large crowds followed them. A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said, “Be clean.” Immediately he was cured of his leprosy.”…

Trust issues. Satan’s favorite bait. We’ve talked about how Satan can use the same deceptions he did with Eve in regard to marriage. (Marriage Tips: Don’t Repeat Eve’s Mistake Feb. 2, 2015) This week, I want to show you how he can use it with our children. Last year, I took a class based on…

Handpicked. By God Himself. Not love at first sight, but there was a definite nudge from the Holy Spirit when I spotted my future husband in Freshman English at S. H. Rider High School. But years later, a questionable whisper tickled my ears, suggesting my choice was less than perfect. How quickly I forgot God’s…

The holidays create all kinds of relational stress. Holiday deadlines, extra bodies in the house, travel. A potential combination for fireworks. But nothing changes relationships like a good crisis. So, here’s some relationship advice based on recent lessons from our crisis mode. We’ve been in crisis mode with my mother-in-law since November. Moves from assisted…

Adding value. My new challenge to myself for spiritual growth. A challenge to move beyond my schedule, my agenda, and my to-do list and intentionally add value through my words or actions. Every day. Adding kindness, thoughtfulness, and if it’s your lucky day, maybe some chocolate chip cookies too. A little love plus effort equals…

What are your favorite promises of God? His provision? His pardon? His presence? Peter reminds us that though the promises of God are many, God has a purpose in each one. “Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and…

What’s your game plan? The parties are over, and the year has officially begun. Will 2015 play out on your terms or on His? How do you find God’s plan this year? “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For…

“But godliness with contentment is great gain.” (1 Timothy 6:6 NIV) As the Black Friday, pre-Christmas, and post-Christmas sales taper, let me ask you. Have you done some comparison shopping? I don’t mean finding the best deal on anything and everything Frozen or on the latest iProduct. I mean comparing yourself to others. This fall…

Lights. Everywhere. From neon signs to Christmas decorations, the holiday season bursts forth in light. And yet, darkness presses. Stress as we try to get everything done. Human frailty in illness and old age. Mental and emotional strain from relationships. From students cramming for exams to moms in full holiday swing, pressure throws its weight…

Impossible. That’s how I’m feeling as I stare down Christmas. Our son’s November wedding (which was awesome) was immediately followed by Granny’s hospital visit, a move for Granny from the retirement centre to a higher level of care, and a second move to a nursing home with a higher level of security, and a second…