When Your “Goliath” Meets the Holy Spirit
Originally posted 7/10/20 We read amazing stories of things that only God could do all throughout the Bible. When you think of powerful people in the Bible, who do you think of? Perhaps you think of Samson, who had supernatural strength. Maybe your first thought is...
The Importance of Wearing God’s Armor Everyday
We are in a battle. I am sure no matter where you are in this world, you feel the physical effects of this battle. It’s time we learn who our real enemy is. We can no longer afford to sit back and just wait for Jesus to come back for his bride. We must suit up and...
What Does it Mean to be an Ambassador for Christ?
In 2 Corinthians 5:20 (ESV) we read, “Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” What does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ? What do ambassadors for Christ do? How...
Who is Your Real Enemy
Our Battle Against Spiritual Forces “I can’t believe I didn’t die.” Have you ever experienced an event like this? Something so spectacular in which you just walked away, with hardly a scratch? Or perhaps you experienced a “near miss” like I did, when a vehicle...
Dad, Do You Provoke Your Kids to Anger?
Ah, fatherhood. What a gift! What an emotional ride! Fathering is hard but rewarding. Being a dad has great benefits but also great responsibility. How are you doing in your father role? How would you rate yourself? If you could view yourself from your kids’ eyes, how...
A New School Year
As many of you may know, we are a homeschooling family. Being a homeschool mom is something I NEVER wanted to do. In fact, when I had babies and toddlers, I thought people who homeschool their kids were crazy. I would always say, “I don’t know why you would ever want...
How to Fight an Enemy You Can’t Touch
Are you someone who remembers your dreams, or do they get forgotten the moment you wake up? I happen to be someone who remembers her dreams. My dreams tend to be very detailed, like a weird movie most of the time. Sometimes I am involved while other times it’s more...
How do you Love Your Neighbor if you Don’t Love Yourself
This is a post my oldest daughter (who is 15) wrote. I thought it is a great reminder and wanted to share it with you! She writes: Have you ever heard the verse in Matthew 22 that says, “Love your neighbor as yourself”? But, what if you don’t love yourself? How do you...
The Role of Your Human Spirit
You are a three-part being, created in the image of God, with a spirit, a soul, and a body. Did you know that? Take a look at what the Bible says: “Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless...
The Best Vacation Ever
Every year my husband’s entire family gets together in a town called South Fork, Colorado. South Fork is about 30 minutes east of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. This is a tradition that goes back at least two generations. Brett’s dad started going to South Fork from the...