Ah, mercy. We need it and take it. We want to show it, but it's one of the more difficult actions to practice. Mercy defies human logic and justice that says "they deserve punishment" and instead says "you are forgiven" with no strings or conditions attached. Mercy is the heart of our heavenly Father. It …
Month: October 2022
Christmas Bible Verses for Families
As I get older, the more I value a simple Christmas. When my kids were younger, we would visit all the sights, all the family, do all the traditions, and basically wear ourselves out. When we moved to Toronto, Canada, 10 years ago to plant churches, we had no family or friends. Our Christmas' were …
Lessons from Moms in the Bible
Some of these moms are famous, some are great, some are real, and some are down right nasty. We can learn from good and bad examples of moms in the Bible. Check out these women, their lives, how they mothered, how they failed, how they triumphed, and how we can be challenged by how they …
Scriptures to Encourage New Moms
A long awaited arrival...sweet baby cuddles...precious memories! Gosh, I am in need of a baby fix now! Bringing home a new baby is full of joy and excitement. However, it's also a time of high emotions, physical exhaustion, and new education. In those moments, we have a God that we can lean on for strength …