Like most moms, the school calendar has become my family’s guide to a new year.  January may get to claim a new numerical year, but our world recalibrates in September.New schedules.  New routines.  New faces.  New activities.  New responsibilities.  So, this being the first week of school, I wanted to offer 3 suggestions on how to start this school year off ready for success.  1.  Start each day with… Read More

Last week, I came across a story I’ve read countless times.  The one when Jesus feeds the four thousand.  But this time, it captured me. Moved by compassion, Jesus was compelled to feed the multitudes who had been with Him for three days and had nothing more to eat. His disciples answered, “But where in this remote place can anyone get enough bread… Read More

My mind is spinning over the following quote … it could be enough to chew on for the entire weekend!  source  “We were made by the hands of a Maker to be brave, to take heart and have courage. But we get good at the things we practice, and instead of scales of courage, I played dark melodies of fear.”… Read More

All week long I’ve been chewing on one specific passage in the Bible.  It’s in Romans  – when Paul tells of Abraham’s faith.  He reminds us of his circumstance – one hundred years old with a barren wife, and his promise – the father of many nations.  And then, these verses: Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise… Read More

  Land of the free and home of the brave … oh yes!  I’m proud to be an American!   This week, we’re celebrating Independence Day, yet I can’t stop thinking about how we, as Believers, are actually desperate for dependence.    – Dependent on our Heavenly Father for His mercy, protection and provision.  – Dependent of Jesus, who is the… Read More

Scripture to meditate on as you navigate through your weekend … Show me your ways, O Lord, Teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25:4-5 May all your wanderings this weekend lead you into the gracious hands of the Father,… Read More