Putting On the Belt of Truth

Putting On the Belt of Truth

” Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities,...
Armor Up!

Armor Up!

Can I be honest with you?  These days have me feeling worn thin and ragged. It often seems as if I’m constantly on the defense, other days it’s like I’m on the offense. Regardless of whether it’s defense or offense, most days I feel as if I’m in battle mode, and...
Beware of the Little Foxes

Beware of the Little Foxes

I’ve been thinking a lot about foxes and marriage lately. . . .  My husband and I celebrated our 26th-anniversary last month, my parents would have celebrated their 51st-anniversary last week if my mom were still alive, and we’ve had a handful of beautiful...
Crossing The Finish Line

Crossing The Finish Line

Guest Post by Theresa Miller Rounding a corner, I anticipated the finish just ahead. Picking up my pace, joy welled within my chest and caught my throat. I could hardly breathe through the emotion. As I zeroed in on that banner before me, the tears welling knew...
Wise Judgment

Wise Judgment

My son with his 4-H judging team this year. For most of the summer I have had the joy and privilege of hauling 4-H kids around the state for livestock judging competitions as they took part in the 4-H sponsored 307 Livestock Judging Series. For those of you who aren’t...
A Life Well-Lived

A Life Well-Lived

“For I will turn their mourning to joy, Will comfort them, And make them rejoice rather than sorrow.”Jeremiah 31:13 On this morning six years ago, I woke up to my phone showing several missed calls and a voicemail from my Dad. As I listened to the message asking me to...