Changing Our World One Woman At A Time
“Parents, do not exasperate your children; instead bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4 As we start a new school year, it’s important to go out of our way to encourage our children. I’m so thankful not to be growing up in the age of social media. Online, our
May the God who has been my shepherd all my life, to this very day, the Angel who has redeemed me from all harm— may he bless [and protect my children] these boys. Genesis 48:15-16 This past year, I became an empty nester. I know it’s cliché, but I blinked, and it was over. My
“…for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” Philippians 2:13 By: Melissa Bell After years of declaring I would NEVER homeschool my children, I found myself nervously seated at our dining room table, preparing for the first day of homeschool classes and wondering
Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved – you and your household. Acts 16:31 Prayer for family is one of our greatest privileges and responsibilities and represents one of the most powerful, God-given means we have to effect change. The Bible reminds us time and again that God’s plan is for families
As a parent, it is heartbreaking when our children, who were raised to know the Lord, choose to reject Christ or wander from Him. God knows the heartbreak such a parent feels. The Bible calls these children prodigal. Merriam-Webster defines a prodigal as someone who leaves home to pursue a reckless, wasteful lifestyle. When Jesus shared
This man’s name was Nabal, and his wife, Abigail, was a sensible and beautiful woman. 1 Samuel 25:3 This week I take a bit of a break from my traditional blog to offer a more personal perspective. Not too long ago, I was reading Abigail’s account in the Bible that is found in 1 Samuel 25. Among
“Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for the distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living.” Luke 15:13 NIV Merriam-Webster defines a prodigal as someone who leaves home to pursue a reckless, wasteful lifestyle. That’s why it’s so heartbreaking as parents when we’ve raised our
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also,
by: Melissa Bell Like many of you that I speak with, my relationship with my mother was challenging. Tainted by her life decisions and my bitter resentment, we spent a majority of life fighting. I hated her for all of the things she did and didn’t do for me well into my thirties. It wasn’t