We limit his “screen time” because we want him to grow up strong and healthy and able to find ways to amuse himself that are not electronic. But the fact is that there are lots of screens in our house (Mom is a writer and Dad is a computer programmer) so the requests to play on...
“Remember the former things of old, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not ye done…” (Isa. 46:9-10). “And if you say in your heart, ‘How sh...
That can be a temptation for us, too. When things don’t work out the way we had planned or when God doesn’t answer our prayers the way we expected, we weaken or give up altogether. We begin to believe He no longer loves us or conclude that He isn’t really good. We start to ...
We are kind of fickle about it, really. We go along enjoying all the things that we never would have even thought about just a few years ago, things we now barely remember not having. And then it doesn’t work as we believe it should and we go a little crazy. “I hate my phone,...
If I can get you to just pray, all sorts of wonderful things will begin to happen for you, your family, and whatever God has called you to do. We do not pray based upon our subjective feelings, we pray based upon objective facts in the Word of God....
Hope and Future: One of the most quoted verses is Jeremiah 29:11, where God says, “For I know the plans I have for you… plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” This verse provides reassurance that despite the current suffering, there is ...
My father taught me to fish, but I had to learn on my own that the better part of getting things done is not to strain too hard at what is the perfect action, but to chuck caution and do something. Right now may be wrong, but it is action, and only action produces results, some...
17If you invoke as Father the one who judges all people impartially according to their deeds, live in reverent fear during the time of your exile. 彼得前书 1:14–17 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB) 14As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former desiresyou used to conform ...
Dear friend, as you ponder the meaning of Jesus’ birth, remember the cross on which the one, perfect sacrifice was given for you and for me. With that Truth in mind we can say to one another, “Merry Christmas!” Yes, even in 2020. ...
15But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this in the hope that you will do such things for me, for I would rather die than allow anyone to deprive me of this boast. 16For when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach. Woe to...