Jacob and I coming into the wonderful part of raising a child…discipline.  We both do not agree with each other’s methods 100% of the time, but we do agree on one in particular.  Our son gets several warnings first, usually 3.  Then if he is still getting into trouble we take away his most beloved […]

We all struggle with something, we all have trials and tribulations. I would be a fool to say that we never go through anything, that we never have problems. This world that we live in is chaotic, we have busy lives. That alone is enough to be stressful. Have you ever been so upset about […]

Have you ever been in a place that feels like a refuge? Some may feel that refuge in a church, maybe a favorite spot on the lake or beach. A refuge is a place where you feel safe, you feel happy and secure. A place that you can go and know that no matter what’s […]

Psalm Chapter 4 ~ “Answer me when I call, O God who declares me innocent. Take away my distress. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer. How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you make these groundless accusations? How long will you pursue lies? You can be sure of this: […]

Psalm Chapter 3 ~ A psalm of David, regarding the time David fled from his son Absalom. “O LORD, I have so many enemies; so many are against me. So many are saying, “God will never rescue him!” But you, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts my […]

Earlier this week I was coming back from picking up my son, Daniel from Kindergarten. Usually on the way home he’s not very talkative. I have to pry information from him question by question. I’ll start with “How’s was your day?” To which he replies: “fine.” What did you eat for lunch today? “I don’t […]

“Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with scoffers. But they delight in doing everything the LORD wants; day and night they think about his law. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season without fail. […]