Rob and I had the delight of getting to know Tiffany Jo Baker last fall at a training conference for Christian communicators. Tiffany exudes joy, and she inspired us to grab hold of joy for ourselves […]
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Lord, you are the vine and we are the branches–we cling to you for life. (John 15:5) For our families to be fruitful—growing in wisdom, obedience, and love—we need to abide in you. Apart from you […]
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Lord, I thank you for a new year and the fresh beginnings it holds. Yet I recognize that the pain my family and I suffered at the end of December didn’t fade away on New Year’s […]
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Lord, as we step over the threshold into this new year, we pray for fresh hope. We place our faith in you, our God of new beginnings. “In the beginning” you created all things. […]
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Lord, Christmas brings us together. Many of us are coming home or heading out to celebrate with family and friends. We need you, Lord, as we seek to connect and find meaning in these days. […]
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An evergreen stands tall and brightly decorated in the corner. Twinkle lights add sparkle to the windows, stockings hang from the fireplace mantel, and carols play in the background throughout the day. The scent of cinnamon, […]
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Lord, as we remember your coming at Christmas, we’re waiting for Jesus to come to us once more. “You called, You cried,you shattered my deafness. You sparkled, you blazed,you drove away my blindness. You shed your […]
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Christmas traditions run deep in our families. We carry childhood memories of family fun and closeness we want to hold onto forever. Like many couples, when Rob and I married we realized our hopes and expectations […]
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Lord, music on the radio insists “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Children believe they’d “better not pout, better not cry” or they’ll find coal in their stockings. Yet for many, this festive season […]
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Lord, Thanksgiving left us full. Our home was full of our favorite people. Plates were full of delicious meals and desserts. Our hearts were full of gratitude for all you’ve done for our family. You filled […]
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