“But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” Acts 6:4. Recently, I repotted my fiddle leaf fig. Because this past winter, and what seemed for no reason at all, it started to die. In fact, every week I’d casually walk by to notice that another green leaf had thrown itself … Continue reading Devote by Beth Duewel
Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days (Daniel 6:10 NKJV). My husband gets up … Continue reading Custom, by Lori Altebaumer
The true light that gave light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. (John 1:9-11 NIV). Is it fair to say … Continue reading Recognize by Beth Duewel
This word has been on my mind a lot. Praying for discernment in my own life, for my children, for friends… the list could go on and on. My husband has a gift of discernment. As a pastor, it’s good he has that gift and can see things about people that I can’t. It’s made … Continue reading Discernment, by Kimberley Woodhouse
“Watch and pray so that you won’t enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Mark 14:38 American educational systems encourage kids with learning differences to have an IEP (Individualized Education Plan). It’s a personally tailored, specialized instruction plan to equip kids to help them succeed in school. I seriously think that … Continue reading Temptation, by Melissa Carey