(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia ) We walked to the car, and our daughter saw the gifts wrapped and stacked inside. “Wow!” She exclaimed, her eyes wide in wonder. Over the next week, she unwrapped her gifts and read her cards, remembering the names of friends who had celebrated her … More The Gift and the Giver
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia ) Culture, heritage, family, life experience. There are so many things that contribute to how we see ourselves and our place in the world. My husband and I recently discussed how our childhood experiences have affected our perception of self and of the world. It … More Basis of Identity
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia ) . . . How do we define our faith and check in on our spiritual health? Do we measure faith by feelings, by interpersonal feedback, life blessings, checklists of spiritual deeds or disciplines? Perhaps faith is more of a journey; a process of believing … More The heart behind closed doors
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia ) “It takes a village to raise a child.” (African proverb) I cannot count every moment of encouragement or learning shared with others, but know they have all had an important impact on our family life. I am so thankful for other mothers to journey … More Village of Fellowship
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) In the midst of their shame, fear and sin, He covered them. In the midst of their suffering and judgement, He covered them. Genesis 3 records the well known story of Adam and Eve disobeying God and being banished from the Garden of Eden. … More Covered in Christ
. . . Some moments are too special to share, but they influence our hearts and lives most significantly. As we celebrate our 7th wedding anniversary, I am all the more aware of the intimacy we have within our family relationships, and the intimacy we enjoy in relationship with Christ. As we experience joy in … More 7 Years: Secret Intimacy
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) Alicia Britt Chole’s book, “Anonymous: Jesus’ hidden years and yours…”, references a story about a boy who eagerly desires a part in the school play. He auditions but does not get a role. Yet, to his parents’ surprise, the boy is not disheartened by … More Chosen to Cheer
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) “God sent them to earth with a purpose.” In 2009, South Korean pastor Lee Jong Rak and his wife Chun-ja created a drop box where anonymous mothers could leave their babies to be cared for by others. Many of these women were teenagers, victims … More A Greater Purpose
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) Words are everywhere. We speak them, write them, study and learn them. They help us to communicate with each other, understand concepts and express ourselves. Words are valuable. . . . A word over our lives God speaks purpose and life-filled words over … More Valuable word
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) A gift is given joyfully, with no expectation of repayment. This year, we have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love upon our baby girl, and by the generosity of those wanting to bless our family. As I think about all the hand-me downs, encouragement … More Unrepayable
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