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What Imperfect Parents Can Do About Imperfect Grandparents
I do realize how blessed we are. Daniel’s post last week was a sweet reminder of the blessings of those exhausting-but-worth-it Thursdays with Grandpa and Grandy. I am so thankful for those last rich years with them. While I thank … Continue reading
A Change of Plans
I (Daniel) am posting today because my dad, mom, and sisters are taking the week off for a vacation at the beach I want to tell you a quick story about something my mama did about 10 years ago that … Continue reading
One Good Reason for Persevering
“Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table. Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth … Continue reading
O Give Thanks . . .
“For His mercy endureth forever.” I went to sleep with those words in my head. I woke up the next morning with the same words still there. “O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good: for His mercy … Continue reading
30 Days in Psalm 37 for Busy, Busy Mamas, Day 14: Evildoers
Psalm 37 starts right out by telling us to not fret about evildoers. What does it mean to fret, and who are evildoers? That’s our topic today! We’ve spent the last two days studying the word righteous. Word studies can … Continue reading
The Power of a Promise
I gave the devotional at the bridal shower of a long-time family friend (and former Doorposts employee) this past weekend. I thought I’d share it, slightly modified, as today’s post. That will leave me more time to work on posts … Continue reading
Back Next Week!
I hope you’ve had a joyous Christmas. Ours lasts until January 6, so we’re not done yet! I’ll be back on schedule with posts next week, but we just finished our big family Christmas today, and I was still putting … Continue reading
A Gift the Children Can Give
It’s almost Christmas Day! Here’s a little something for your children, if they need some help coming up with simple gifts to give. Help them give of themselves during this season when we celebrate the great gift of God’s Son … Continue reading
God of the Storm
My daughters and I have been on an adventure. We’ve spent five days in New York City. We’ve worshipped on Sunday morning with new friends in Brooklyn and visited Timothy Keller’s church in the evening. We’ve learned lots … Continue reading
Messy Times
I was re-typing portions of our book, Mighty Acts of God, and reading all the Bible story act-out suggestions. They brought up some spicy memories…like Benjamin scrawny and whining, an inside-out T-shirt on his head, stomping his foot and yelling … Continue reading











