In our family, as summer winds up and we move into back-to-school mode, we have several traditions and tools we developed to set our kids up for success in the coming year. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning…
Watch the path of your feet, And all your ways will be established. (Proverbs 4:26) One of the questions we are asked the most often is “How do I discern the will of God in my life?” I (Pam) have…
The word joy or rejoice is in the New Testament more than 70 times, in the original Greek, the word is: chairó. God repeats Himself when the topic is vital, so cultivating joy is a priority with God. One of…
I am grateful! I had another birthday this month. I am very glad to have the opportunity to celebrate. Last fall, I had an episode in the ICU that included a near death experience, I was placed in a medically…
Need more good news? me too! I was thumbing through the card rack in the pharmacy this week and say first hand our desire to send good and comforting news to one another, especially in difficult or turbulent times. A…
Very truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am... ”. (John 8:58 ) The name IAM is the connection of Jesus, God incarnate of the New Testament to the person of God from the Old Testament…
Last week was a well-timed kickoff of my online virtual Zoom study for Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament: A Creative Bible Study Experience. We contrasted how Eve and Adam handled the Serpent's deception, and how Christ managed the Devil's…
In Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament: A Creative Bible Study Experience , I share a true-life story of a vital decision-point in our lives. I was eight months pregnant when an invitation to a free marriage retreat arrived from…
In our Discovering the Bible series, my co-authors (Jean and Karla) and myself, try to remind our readers of how important it is to know the context around a verse. Today, I am sharing a deep dive into this topic…
How to Build a Stronger Life This past Mother’s Day, I spoke in church on Three Great Traits of a Wonder Woman. Point Two was “She Brings on the Blessings”. Blessing means the ability to have a happy, flourishing, and…