"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)My husband and I brought our first child home during the bitter-cold month of January twelve years ago. I was recovering from a C-section, so the first ten weeks of my … [Read more...] about Touching His Face
Archives for May 2009
Careless Words
"But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken."Matthew 12:36 (NIV)Have you ever caught yourself (like I have) saying these words?“Wish me luck!”“Good luck with that!”“What a lucky break!”“Maybe if I’m lucky!”I have been having a running conversation with my youngest daughter about why those words are never appropriate for someone … [Read more...] about Careless Words
A Tortured Existence
"If anyone says, 'I love God,' yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen." I John 4:20 (NIV)I recently saw a story of a woman who was tortured unmercifully by her country's government for secrets that she had and would not reveal. She was the mother of six children, her youngest still being an infant. … [Read more...] about A Tortured Existence
The Painful Process of Motherhood
"But women will be preserved through the bearing of children if they continue in faith and love and sanctity with self-restraint." I Timothy 2:15 (NASB)I cannot remember a time I didn't want to be a mommy. I think I played with dolls until I was twelve years old. The only reason I quit playing was being afraid of the mocking laughter of others if they knew my secret. I had huge plans for my … [Read more...] about The Painful Process of Motherhood
My Father’s Joy
"So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you." I Peter 5:6-7 (NLT)"Honey, are you okay?" I held my breath, not knowing if I really wanted to hear the reason for the half-stifled sobs of my son as he lay in the darkness on his bed. I cannot stand to hear my children's hearts … [Read more...] about My Father’s Joy
The Reason For Rain
Be glad, O people of Zion, rejoice in the LORD your God, for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before. Joel 2:23 (NIV)It has been raining here almost all day everyday for over a week. I love a rainy day, but days? No! After not seeing the sun and only gray skies, it can really start affecting my mood. We had peeks … [Read more...] about The Reason For Rain