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As a hurricane churned off the eastern seaboard of the United States, thousands of beach goers simply ignored the warnings; summer was ending, and they were on holidays. Watching them frolic in big surf was startling; “why no preparation” I thought? Sweet mom, we must prepare too, for Christ’s return. He said He would come one day – and He will.
You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected. (Matthew 24:44, NLT)
You have probably heard the story of David and Goliath. David was small in stature and Goliath, a hulk of a human being. In Bible days he was called a giant. To refresh your memory, David was a shepherd boy keeping watch over his sheep while all his brothers were at a standoff in the […]
Dear Mom, Wisdom comes from following God’s pattern for living, having plenty of common sense and doing what is right. Your actions and reactions have an affect on your home’s thermometer. When I was in my intense mothering years, and perhaps feeling a bit discouraged, I would ask myself, “Am I doing better than this […]
Dear Mom, A tide is a fascinating occurrence. Every few hours enormous amounts of water, simply ebbs and flows. This phenomenon parallels with our everyday life, we too, have high and low tides. However, just as marine life swims deeper when the tide is receding, so you must stay aware of changes and adjust as […]
Dear Mom, Drudgery. Mothers sure know the meaning of that word! Much of our efforts in the home is repetitive, as you may have noticed … and for the most part … goes unnoticed. Very early on in my mothering I learned an important truth. I would often say, “no one sees what I’m doing […]
Dear Mom, I listened to the story of a young married couple, who, in spite of her fiancé’s paralyzing accident their love endured. This beautiful young lady could have walked away and no one would have faulted her really – however, her decision to carry on regardless of their dire circumstances, was inspiring. Is […]