Fight the Good Fight—August 18 Bible Reading Plan

Fight the Good Fight Anybody wanna fight? Some of us don’t want to be fighters. I know I didn’t. In middle school let’s just say I was a chicken when it came to fights. But there is a fight that is a worthy one. Not against others, but against evil....

Living in the Light—August 17 Bible Reading Plan

Living in the Light We can’t be a light if we don’t have the light. Walking in the dark is no fun unless you’re a kid playing hide and seek. We need light to show us which way to go and what’s right or wrong. Living in the light is not a...

Finding a New Rhythm—Chronicles of an Almost Empty Nest

Finding a New Rhythm The gifts were ready the day before my youngest daughter’s 20th birthday. No scrambling around, stuffing gifts in bags at the last minute. I was a pro at this by now. After all, 5 kids times each of their ages informs me that I have done...

Using Our Words Well—August 16 Bible Reading Plan

Using Our Words Well  Our words matter. The content of what we say and what we listen to. Words can be used to harm or to build up. The words of a gossip harm both the hearer and the one being talked about. And when there is an offense, words can heal or make matters...

Defeat Doubt with Truth—August 15 Bible Reading Plan

Defeat Doubt with Truth Doubts. They can flood in or sneak in and wiggle their way into our mind and heart. They can cause us to doubt God’s goodness or existence. The cares of this world can fill us with doubts and concerns. But our doubts are under our...

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