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I blog to show parents they can trust God to provide for their families as they walk in His ways.

As far as I remember, the birth canal didn’t prep me with a muster drill before launching me into this life. And I’m pretty sure you didn’t get your lifesaving instructions either. What’s even more unsettling is that many who missed out on early guidance—from parents, teachers, or friends—have been left to navigate life’s rough […]

God’s Lifesaving Manual

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close up of a lifebuoy attached to the taffrail

 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.  But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.  For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also Tithing Our Treasure: A […]

Treasures In Heaven

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In Greek, the word for sin means “to miss the mark,” much like an archer missing the bullseye. The mark we miss is God’s best path for our lives. To willingly sin is different from being unaware of God’s righteous path. However, knowing God’s Word and choosing to ignore it is sin. Sin is serious […]

SIN: Missing The Mark

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Self help is an oxymoron. It’s impossible to help ourselves without the hand of our Creator. Self help may cause success in one area of our life but many times it will lead to problems in another. The Bible tells us that the outcome of trusting in the advice of mankind will make us tired […]

Self Help Is An Oxymoron

The Adversary

In Jesus’ name is a way many evangelical Christians end their prayers. And for good reason, the Bible tells us to ask for our prayer requests from God the Father, in Jesus’ name. ” Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.”(John 16:23) But, how many of […]

In Jesus’ Name

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