There is so much freedom in recognizing that we are not enough, yet we are bombarded with a message to the contrary. Jesus is our enough-ness, and when we believe that, we can walk in the rest of His plan for us. All we need to do is look to the cross, and that tells us all we need to know about our value. Today in part 1 we’re talking about the first three of five myths culture is telling us. I know you’ll love Allie. She’s one of my favorite millennials!
After America, there is no where to go : An American immigrant shares her family story
After America, there is no where to go : An American immigrant shares her family story.
Maybe there’s a silver lining in the ‘Rona. One of our kids has needed some extra focus on character building, and too much activity – even really good activity, can hinder that development of fruit. Our kids need focused discipleship as they grow, and we have to take the time to do that proactively. Today I’m sharing a little bit of what that looks like in the St. John house.
Gary Beikerch was a Green Beret Army Medic during the siege of Dak Seang, April 1970 when he was severely wounded, three times. He was unable to walk, but this was the amazing thing. He was chief medic of this village. And he knew that he still had a job to do. Gary’s story of the relationships he built with the people of that town and how he has used those to help people today live a life of purpose is one you want to listen to. An inspiring story of a Medal of Honor winner retold in combination with a New York Times Bestselling author, Blaze of Light: The Inspiring True Story of Green Beret Medic by Gary Beikirch is a story for families who want to learn about a hero worth remembering. Listen in! You’ll be encouraged.
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Jesus reached out to the lepers at great personal risk. Likewise, we need to be who God says we are and be loving the body of Christ. We need to be involved with each other, not forsaking the gathering of believers, and spending time in prayer. The power of prayer isn’t based on anything that we do. The God to whom we pray is the Source of the power of prayer. Prayers puts us in touch with our Creator and we can expect incredible things. He can and He will answer us according to His timing and His will. Let’s be believers of action and trust Him as we move forward. God is in control, and we are not alone.
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Homeschooling is a fabulous way to school your children! It can seem overwhelming when we think about jumping in and making the commitment, but we are here to help. I have two friends here with me today and we’re talking about the nuts and bolts, what matters and what doesn’t, and how you get started. If you are thinking about homeschooling for the first time or if you need a refresher, you’ll be encouraged!
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