I have a confession. I cannot read the story of Moses’s birth without crying. Exodus 2 holds a special place in my heart as an adoptive mom, and it’s not for the reason you might assume. I’m not shedding tears over Pharoah’s daughter finding Moses and adopting him (although that
Have you ever had a moment where you find yourself in a place and think, “I can’t believe I’m here”? Maybe it’s a dream vacation you’ve been saving up for. Maybe it’s a concert or performance you’ve always wanted to go to. Or maybe it’s time with friends or family
Every night before our two kids go to bed, we spend a little time together as a family reading the Bible, praying, and singing a few hymns. Our youngest, at almost three years old, often excitedly asks to pray right after his big sister. And as many toddlers like to
While the king and Haman sat down to drink, the city of Susa was in an uproar. – Esther 3:15 I don’t know about you, but I am really quick to condemn King Ahasuerus for his brash attitude and unfeeling heart at what he has just done. He goes off
My friend invited me to attend a worship concert at her church, and we arrived just as the music started to soar. We scooted into two empty seats in the back row of the sanctuary, but we never sat down and actually remained standing for the duration of the service.
God Alone is Worthy I wonder if, like me, you have a favorite book, movie, or place that is just that little bit more significant to you than any other? When it comes to the Old Testament, the narrative of Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, and the fiery furnace, found in Daniel
I was an art leader for Vacation Bible School this year. As I made prayer journals with the kids, we discussed what it takes to have a strong relationship with someone we care about. We talked about how difficult it is to really know someone without spending time with them.
13 Then little children were brought to him for him to lay his hands on them and pray. But the disciples scolded those who brought them. 14 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not try to stop them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs
I have just recently turned thirty. While that might not be very old to some, I will admit I feel it came on quite fast. With an increase in age, there are new things that now take up my thoughts. I have recognised I have a keen awareness of
What does it mean to repent? This is a question I ask myself on a regular basis. What does it mean, and what does it actually look like in my day-to-day life? Every month in the children’s department of our church, they have a foundational question that they ask and