My Little Arrows

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Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate. Psalm 127:3-4 NKJV [More...]


When I Grow Up

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 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 1 Corinthians 13:11 We spent the afternoon and evening visiting some friends of ours who have several older boys. The kids had a blast, and played really well. Tobi was totally loving the fact that [More...]

Scripture Sunday: Whose approval?

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Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10, NIV This verse came up at my ladies' Bible study meeting on Thursday night and it stuck with me. I worry. A lot. And I'm ashamed to say that a large amount of this [More...]

Scripture Sunday March 25

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Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10 This verse has been going through my head a lot lately. Actually, it's been the phrase "the joy of the Lord is my strength," but this is the verse from where the phrase comes from. A lot of times, I feel like I just can't do it (it being, whatever I'm struggling [More...]

Scripture Sunday March 11

  For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Romans 8:18 Sometimes things get tough. Sometimes, they get really tough. There are times when I wonder, is this how it's always going to be?  But I have  hope with knowing that things will get [More...]

Scripture Sunday March 4

For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition which I asked of Him. Therefore I also have lent him to the Lord; as long as he lives he shall be lent to the Lord.” So they worshipped the Lord there. 1 Samuel 1:27, 28 NKJV I read this verse last week and wondered how I'd never really noticed it before. I think almost [More...]

Scripture Sunday is back!

It's been a while since I've done a Scripture Sunday. I guess I was discouraged because almost no one ever linked up. But I need to remember that this isn't about a popularity contest. It's about sharing God's word to whoever will read it. And if it encourages or speaks to just one person in some way, than that is enough. So Scripture Sunday is [More...]