In today’s world, it is very easy to get depressed, discouraged and down-trodden. Frightening headlines blast the worst possible scenarios into our homes. The stress of daily responsibilities and providing for our families weighs heavy on our hearts. If that…
Do you desire strong, healthy and close relationships filled with love and joy? When we bring joy into the relationship realm, it blesses and builds those we love. Negative attitudes and actions erode a relationship but joy, gratefulness and appreciation…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbapdQ9JlRc Our hearts get attached to places that remind us of home. The sights, sounds, smells and sensations of the places we go create strong memories that trigger our emotions whenever we are reminded of them. Our ultimate residence is…
As a child, my grandmother made a dessert that was seven layers of the most mouth-watering delicious ingredients you can imagine: chocolate pudding, vanilla, fruit, ice cream, nuts, mouse, whipped cream, and who knows what else! It looked amazing and…
The Spirit’s ability to lead and in uence our lives is fed by our intact of the Truth of God’s Word. It is like a seed that gets put in the ground. Its in uence starts out small, but under…
The Best Decisions Every Parent Can Make: Prayer Matters! We believe that prayer is the most strategic parenting technique any parent can utilize. We have made a habit of using the words of the Bible to form prayer requests for…
Asking for the favor of God on your life: We can pray with confidence that the Lord wants to give favor to our lives: Psalm 44:1 You are my King and my God, You command victories for your people. Isaiah…
Compass for Clarity Tune in THIS THURSDAY June 28 at 6:06 pm PT for Part 4 of Tackling Transitions: Trials to Triumphs. We will share the “adventure equipment” you will want (and need) to navigate life’s adventurous journey. Just like you…
Last week was a well-timed kickoff of my online virtual Zoom study for Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament: A Creative Bible Study Experience. We contrasted how Eve and Adam handled the Serpent's deception, and how Christ managed the Devil's…
by Cynthia Cavanaugh (Pam is a contributor in this book!) When we go through hard times we long for those who understand, who have gone down this road before us. This is your tribe. In this second edition of She…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuDXV6KD2d4 One of our favorite ideas about marriage comes from Ephesians 5:31, “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” A mysterious thing happens…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9gCFU1ovMs In Genesis 2:22, God himself demonstrates the importance of finding a balance between work and rest. By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his…