Powerful Prayers to Start the Day

Prayer is the most powerful tool we as parents have to both encourage and protect our children. Start the day covering your children with blessings and love as they head out the door, off to school, and into the world. Aaronic Blessing  The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine…

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Summertime to School Time

Get off to a great start with a few simple strategies to ease the transition from summertime to school. Lori and I have tips for both you and your child! Recommended books to help children get ready for school. •Llama, Llama Misses Mama Anna Dewdney  •The Good-bye Book Judith Viorst, Kay Chorao  •David and the…

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All for the Glory of God Through Music

Close-up of a piano keyboard with black and white keys in focus. The background is blurred, showcasing a wooden piano lid. The lighting creates a warm ambiance, with the keys appearing glossy and slightly reflective, as if touched by divine light.

Have you ever had a friend tell you about an amazing turn of events, God’s clear calling for one’s life, then continues with, “Thank you for praying for me.” This happened recently with an interesting twist. The prayer request was made many years ago regarding a position in music ministry. My friend’s story jogged my…

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Good Fruit or Wormy?

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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