“And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”Ephesians 6:4 (KJV) I still remember standing in my kitchen years ago, weary from the demands of motherhood, watching one of my children struggle through tears after a difficult day. My instinct was correction. My … Continue reading Nurture, by Dr Mel Tavares
For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. Rom 8:19 ESV Recently, I shared with friends about my need to slow down and find at least one beautiful thing each day. I’ve had a little stress of late and had been charging through my days trying hard to be … Continue reading Eager, by Tammy Karasek
Conduct yourselves honorably among the Gentiles, so that when they slander you as evildoers, they will observe your good works and will glorify God on the day he visits. 1 Peter 2:12 Recently my family decided to purchase a used car for my eldest child. She had a very particular idea of what she wanted, so … Continue reading Conduct, by Kristi Ann Hunter
He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Matthew 28:6 We’ve just had a grand time celebrating our Lord’s ressurection, his defeat of death and sin, and our pathway to salvation. I listened to a dear friend describe the horrors of crucifixion to a room … Continue reading Risen, by Debb Hackett
And the effect of the righteous will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever. My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places. Isaiah 32:17,18 These days, quiet can seem like a fantasy. We are always surrounded by noise. Even when there is no … Continue reading Quiet, by Melissa Heiland