Marriage & Mission
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Marriage & Mission

Can marriage and mission mix? This is a big question on Jeremy’s and especially my mind. Since the time we met, before we got married, we spent time with one another because we were both serving God in ministry. The whole basis for our marriage was to minister together and share the Gospel together. We…

A Lesson from Elastigirl
Family Stories

A Lesson from Elastigirl

Jeremy and I have definitely trained our kids to be flexible. Raising support to go to South America – meeting on other family’s schedules Traveling to South America (a month car ride) – many stops on the way, no routine, new people, lots of adjustments of the kids expectations Being in South America – not…

Let God Provide the Ice Cream
Family Stories

Let God Provide the Ice Cream

Jeremy and I were hearing from different sources, children our kids ages are already questioning their purpose in life and with the questions comes a hopelessness. The two of us were curious how our kids were doing, but did not want to make it a big deal. While the kids were occupied playing we asked –…

Keep Seeking, Praying, & Asking
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Keep Seeking, Praying, & Asking

Have you ever been in a time of waiting? A time of being unsure of what God has for you next or what you are to be doing now? Or you have a passion or desire, but there is something hindering the way? Or maybe you have been wronged and feel unheard? Maybe you have…

Dressed For the Bema
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Dressed For the Bema

Since Easter my pastor has been speaking on a series called “ALIVE!” Pastor Mike of Northwest Hills Community Church described how we are all dead in our transgressions at one point and then for the one who believes Jesus died in her place, for her sins, God makes her Alive! She has been placed into…

Who are we?
Examples & Tools | Family Philosophy

Who are we?

Our family strongly believes we live an abundant life based out of who we are. We agree with Paul. In many of his epistles he starts his letters with building the church up by describing their identity in Christ and then he moves on to describe how they are to live based on who they…

Does God Hate Sinners?
Reflections

Does God Hate Sinners?

This question or the answer to this question has been rolling around in my head for a few weeks after a discussion with a group of women.  We as humans look at people’s actions and lifestyle and judge people based on their sin. We think, “They are living in sin. God hates sin and therefore…

God’s Astounding Opinion
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God’s Astounding Opinion

God’s Astounding Opinion of You Understanding Your Identity Will Change Your Life   In this thrilling adventure you will… transition from fear and dreary obligation to love and heartfelt devotion recognize the stunning presence of the Holy Spirit, who is right now working in you realize your true identity as a new creation and enjoy…

Top 5 Children’s Bibles
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Top 5 Children’s Bibles

Growing up in the Church I heard a lot of Bible stories, but could not piece them together. I never knew what David had to do with Daniel had to do with Moses, had to do with Abraham. I have chosen Bibles for my children where the understanding of the Bible comes together.