Birthdays

“From birth I was cast on you; from my mother’s womb you have been my God.” – Psalm 22:10 (NIV) This is a busy time of year for birthdays in our family.  The younger ones are eager to celebrate their annual milestone in full party fashion, while the older ones claim, “It’s just another day.” and […]

The Jiffy Box

From time to time we’ll have guest writers share their stories of hope on the road. Today’s story is an amazing example of how God sometimes indulges his children’s desires to hear from him in a tangible way. Please read on to discover how attentive and magnificent our Lord truly is! We want to thank Paige for […]

Jetty Walking & Following Jesus

“Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, LORD.” – Psalm 89:15 (NIV) Last Saturday afternoon, I spent some time wandering around at the beach.  Yup, just me and my trusty camera; taking in the sights and sounds of carefree ocean living.  Definitely, a little piece […]

The Best Words Ever!

Therefore encourage one another with these words. – 1 Thessalonians 4:18   Words have the power to deliver or destroy, raise up or ruin.  Whether spoken aloud, or inside our heads, words can dictate who we are, influence where we’re going, or chain us to our past.   Countless syllables offering up compliments or criticisms, […]

Megastore Mercy

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” – Micah 6:8 (NIV) It never ceases to amaze me how God uses our everyday comings and goings to teach us about His character.  […]

Sleepless Nights

My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. – Psalm 119:148 (NIV) Darkness covers the house. All is quiet except for the whirring hum of the ceiling fan, and the faint barking of a distant dog.   It’s 3am, and I’m awake.   For more than […]

When Sin Comes Too Easy

“And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t.  I want to do what is good, but I don’t. I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. – Romans 7:18-19 (NLT) Wrestling with sin […]

5 Hope Filled Thoughts on Suffering

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. – 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV) “Hearing aids, the one thing that’s not normal on me,” our ten-year […]