Tricia Thornton
Who Notices the One Who Notices Everyone Else?
As mothers and fathers, we can become so accustomed to seeing and serving others. I wonder what might shift when we remember the “God who sees me.”
4 min read
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- Tricia Thornton
HANANIAH
Bible Verses to Pray for Protection Over Your Home and Family
Wanting to keep the people you love safe is one of the most basic instincts there is. When you can't be everywhere at once — and you can't — praying Scripture's promises of protection over your home is a way to entrust them to the One who can.These bible verses...
5 min read- Tricia Thornton
Why the Transition into Summer Feels Harder Than We Expected
For many parents, summer arrives like a finish line. We limp toward the last day of school convinced that once the schedules disappear, life will suddenly feel lighter. Easier. Slower.But often, that is not what happens.Instead, many families find themselves oddly unsettled. Parents feel exhausted instead of refreshed. Kids become...
4 min read 
G. Rivers
A Guest in Their Own Home
In some families, there is someone who is present every day, yet somehow absent.They eat at the same table. They sleep under the same roof. They do things here and there. But their heart is elsewhere. They don't try to know what the family is going through, what they need,...
3 min read
Lilka Finley Raphael
Parenting Through the Ages
A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. --Proverbs 15:5 (NIV)Now that my children are adults and long gone from the nest, I constantly remember my mother’s wise words, “Once a parent, always a parent. The prayers never cease.” She was adamant that parenting had no...
2 min readChris Carpenter
New Streaming Series 'It's Not Like That' Very Real and Relatable to the Modern Family
It seems like every time we blink our eyes these days there is a new streaming series launching that attempts to capture our attention. But the truth is, most of them seem to blur together in a mixture of yawns and indifference. So, when a new show comes along that...
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For Actor Eric Close, 'All is Merry and Bright' Movie a Madcap Slice of Life
The frost has hardly settled on the pumpkins, yet we have already shifted into full Christmas-mode! Whether it be setting up the Christmas tree, baking holiday treats for friends, or just soaking in the true meaning for the season, this time of year conjures up feelings of joy and …...
9 min read
Attention Parents of Prodigals! There is Hope via 'Warfare Parenting'
As parents, for as much as we believe that our children will grow up and follow in the way they were raised, the reality is that every young person sees the world in a way that is unique to their individuality. And sometimes, that mindset is in direct conflict with...
10 min read- Lilka Finley Raphael
We Are Well Able - A Nighttime Prayer
Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and said, “Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it.” -- Numbers 13:30 (NKJV)Please Pray:Heavenly Father, thank you that we are well able to conquer the challenges we face as caregivers. Thank you for...
1 min read - Lilka Finley Raphael
We Are Well Able
Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and said, “Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it.” -- Numbers 13:30 (NKJV) I am a grateful empty nester. Yet, I once thought this was impossible. My child-rearing years can be summed up...
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Lori Altebaumer
Parenting in His Strength - A Nighttime Prayer
If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” -- Luke 11:13Please Pray:Lord, You are a good Father, who knows how to give His children good gifts. Right...
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'Lost on a Mountain in Maine' Movie Teaches Valuable Lesson about Unconditional Love
At first glance, you would never think a movie produced by Sylvester Stallone could evoke such powerful emotions about the ability to love unconditionally. After all, he is best known for Rocky, Rambo, and a bevy of action-packed movies fueled by adrenaline. But when you stop and really think about...
10 min read
Charlaine Martin
Our Father's Lavish Love - A Nighttime Prayer
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. -- 1 John 3:1Please Pray:Thank you, my perfect Heavenly Father, for...
1 min read- Charlaine Martin
Our Father's Lavish Love
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. - 1 John 3:1 When I was five, my parents divorced....
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Anthony Taylor
A Commitment to Serve
Declares a strong, unwavering commitment to serve God within the family unit. It reflects the importance of leading by example in faith, ensuring that one's household is aligned with God's purpose and love.
1 min read
Carol McLeod
Home Is Where Your Story Begins — Carol McLeod Ministries
I have a sweet, small decorative pillow that sits proudly on my guest bedroom bed. This darling stuffed piece of fabric announces winsomely, “Home is Where Your Story Begins!”.
9 min readLawrence Guido
How Did God Get In Your Life?
The new pastor wanted to get to know the members of his congregation. One evening at a church dinner he asked Mark how he came to know the Lord as his Savior.
2 min read
Mike Genung
What is a Godly Husband?
By Sandy England, facilitator of the Blazing Grace wives ministry During our 10 week Wife’s Heart Course, one of the toughest subjects that many wives want to talk about is “I want a godly Husband”. My first question to them is, “What is your idea Read More
8 min read- Anthony Taylor
Family Unity in Faith
Family is a precious gift from God, and nurturing love and support within it is essential. Strengthening bonds and fostering unity helps navigate challenges, promoting harmony and deepening relationships, which ultimately reflects God's love and grace.
1 min read - Anthony Taylor
Prayer for Protection
This heartfelt prayer asks Jesus to safeguard our loved ones, emphasizing the importance of divine protection and peace in our daily lives. Trusting in His constant watch, we find comfort in His unending care and love.
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