KNOCK IT OFF! Bullying

By Becky | October 30, 2013
Rows of shopping carts, reminiscent of soldiers in uniform, stand neatly lined up in a store. The white metal bars and red plastic handles are chained together with precision, much like a united front against bullying, showcasing their unwavering arrangement and uniformity.

People of all ages bully others. It’s so sad. Have you witnessed bullying in action lately? I have. While waiting for my items to be bagged at the store a couple weeks ago I witnessed an interesting exchange. I was the last customer in line before the cashier was to go on break. He had…

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Like Father, Like Son

By Becky | June 12, 2013
A father is surfing on a wave with his child perched on his shoulders. Both don swim shorts under the bright blue ocean and clear sky. In the background, another person enjoys the water's embrace.

Today’s post is a Father’s Day gift! Pete Larson is the Executive Director of Family Fest Ministries and also a wise husband and father. Scott and I have attended his Marriage Booster Retreats and been incredibly blessed! As a friend, I asked him to write a Father’s Day message. Pete’s words will encourage, inspire, and…

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Good Fruit or Wormy?

By Becky | March 17, 2012
A decorative tile backsplash showcases fruits like bananas, grapes, and apples. Above, a Bible verse from Galatians 5:22-23 highlights love, joy, peace as the true 'fruits' of the Spirit. A faucet is mounted centrally.

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23). Love, joy, peace, patience… I’ve done a lot of talking about and living out the fruit of the Spirit in the past three weeks, not always successfully. Because of the severity…

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