Monthly Archives: February 2014


The Purpose of the Heart

As I sat one day looking at the heart stickers my 3 year old daughter carefully placed on our windows for Valentine’s Day, it occurred to me that hearts are so much more than a symbol of love. Our hearts are the part of us that God created with the purpose of connecting to Him. […]


Love Extravagantly 4

“Watch what God does, and then do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents.  Mostly what God does is love you.  Keep company with him and learn a life of love.  Observe how Christ loved us.  His love was not cautious, but extravagant.  He didn’t love in order to get something, but […]


He Loves Me 1

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day.  Valentine’s Day is a holiday that we either love or dread.  It can be a reminder of all the love that we have in our lives or it can shed light on the lack of love we have in our lives.  But do not be deceived, dear sister.  Not one of […]


Sent to Strengthen and Encourage 1

“Moses’ arms soon became so tired he could no longer hold them up. So Aaron and Hur found a stone for him to sit on. Then they stood on each side of Moses, holding up his hands. So his hands held steady until sunset.” Exodus 17:12 Have you ever become so tired and weary that […]


He Carries the Little Lambs 1

“He will feed his flock like a shepherd.  He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart.  He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young.” -Isaiah 40:11 My sweet little one was feeling under the weather last night.  As I sat in the rocking chair snuggling her close […]


Strengthen My Heart 1

“Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord.” -Psalm 31:24 NKJV  Our hearts are so incredibly fragile.  It is hard and scary to put ourselves out there with the chance of our hearts being broken, and in fear we can go through endless human attempts to […]


Sunday Story: The Account 1

Her life on earth was over, and as she entered the Kingdom of Heaven it was time for her to give an account for her life. The Lord took her by the hand and led her over to a giant unending bookshelf. He pointed to a section of books on the bookshelf held up by […]


Baby Steps 2

My youngest daughter Sydnee, age 1, started walking a few weeks ago. I was so excited when she took her first steps across our living room. For months I have been walking around holding her hand and trying to build her skill and confidence. As I held her hand, I assured her that I had […]