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Dear Mom, In desperation, we often make quick promises to God. Please God do “this” and I promise I’ll do “that.” Hannah of old vowed as well; “if you give me a child, I’ll give him back to you.” To her that meant, as soon as her child was weaned (I’m not sure what […]
Dear Mom, Consider these ducks on the lake – at first glance they appear to be floating aimlessly, however, underneath the water those little feet are moving a mile a minute. Sweet mom, I know you are probably moving as fast as these little feet; your pace somedays at a break-neck speed. Whatever your responsibilities […]
“I went by the field of the lazy man, and by the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding; And there it was, all overgrown with thorns; It’s surface was covered with nettles; It’s stone wall was broken down. When I saw it, I considered it well; I looked on it and received instruction …” Proverbs 24:30-32 When my son was in […]
Dear Mom, If you are parenting on your own, allow me to encourage you today through the single mother Hagar, in the Bible. She was used, mistreated and thrown away; probably exactly how you feel. Hagar only had God, and no doubt, sobbed her sorrows out to Him; likely, daily. Sweet mom, are in a […]
Dear Mom, Questions. We have all wondered why certain things have happened in our lives. However, while reading through the book of Job, I have my doubts that Job would recommend questioning God’s actions. He tried demanding answers from God and when God decided to reply, Job shamefacedly said, “Who am I to question You”? […]