By: Carrie Vipperman “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your …
Mark and I have been helping his 82-year-old dad some as he prepares to move from the home where he has lived for almost 50 years. I’ve been clinging onto these verses for my strength, and turning each one into a prayer. Maybe you need to claim these promises as well. “Not by night, not by power, but …
My dear child, Every year at this time, you seek to make new resolutions. Sometimes it has to do with habits of eating – sometimes with habits of attitude – sometimes with habits of diligence. But rarely, if ever, are those goals sustained. Ever wonder why? It’s because they are always about you. You are still …
Parenting and shepherding are very similar, aren’t they? Both are 24/7 – 365 days a year. Both include feeding, nurturing, guiding and guarding. Both can get awfully lonely. Our first stop is with Ray Vander Laan and a group of seekers to the grazing fields of Palestine. Aren’t you touched to hear that …
