To Train up a Mom

“looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him who endured such hostility… lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭12‬:‭2‬-‭3‬…

“For you have need of patient endurance [to bear up under difficult circumstances without compromising], so that when you have carried out the will of God, you may receive and enjoy to the full what is promised.” Hebrews 10:36 AMP Our son leaves in a week for luthier school. He’s been talking about it and…

 “… let us hold fast our confession [of faith and cling tenaciously to our absolute trust in Him as Savior].” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭14‬ ‭AMP‬‬ When I think of the word “cling,” I picture a child holding onto an adult for dear life, unwilling to let go or be put down. If you’ve been around children much,…

“casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully]. Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil, prowls around…

“They claim to know God but their deeds deny Him…” Titus 1:16 TLV I heard one of my mentors ask this question one tome, “If someone just observed your life, would there be enough evidence to show that you follow Christ?”  It’s a convicting thought to say the least. The me that is seen day…

“But godliness actually is a source of great gain when accompanied by contentment [that contentment which comes from a sense of inner confidence based on the sufficiency of God]. For we have brought nothing into the world, so [it is clear that] we cannot take anything out of it, either. But if we have food…

“I thank my God in every remembrance of you, always offering every prayer of mine with joy [and with specific requests] for all of you,” Philippians 1:3-4 AMP Sometimes when I read the Bible I feel like a verse reaches out and slaps me. Today was a day like that – as soon as I…

“In Him [and in fellowship with one another] you also are being built together into a dwelling place of G-d in the Spirit.” Ephesians 2:22 AMP Vance and I are just starting the process of designing a home. Having made the decision to stay close to my parents and build on their property, we’ve been…

“Whatever you do [whatever your task may be], work from the soul [that is, put in your very best effort], as [something done] for the Lord and not for men, knowing [with all certainty] that it is from the Lord [not from men] that you will receive the inheritance which is your [greatest] reward. It…

“Therefore take heart, men, for I believe God that it will be just as it was told me…Therefore I urge you to take nourishment, for this is for your survival, since not a hair will fall from the head of any of you.” And when he had said these things, he took bread and gave…