All the feels of back to school: shalom prayers

Lord, please reassure every anxious parent heart every moment of this day, that Your eyes are upon their children. And for every, anxious child heart on back to school day, would You allow Your shalom peace to completely cover their shoulders and bring comfort throughout this day. Lord, we thank You for the good of … Continue reading All the feels of back to school: shalom prayers

Donโ€™t give up foreverโ€ฆ

Quote: Jim Valvanoโ€œDonโ€™t give up. Donโ€™t ever give up.โ€ If you are a college basketball fan you might recognize that admonition from a well-known coach who fought hard against cancer until the very end. He was an encourager and coached us all to live to the full, whether a player or a fan. He coached … Continue reading Donโ€™t give up foreverโ€ฆ

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Dear children, You are LAVISHly loved! Itโ€™s important that we tell you who you are as dearly loved humans created in the image of God. You are created by love to glorify your Maker. Hereโ€™s an acrostic to help you remember how God sees you just as He made you. Loved Accepted Victorious Innocent Secure … Continue reading shiney.notes.2

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Click here to find the Shiney Notes page. Dear children,Sometimes I feel myself wanting to wrestle with my words. The person in front of me is using different words, and sometimes I think my words are right. Sometimes I just want to be right. In those moments, I am learning to pull myself away. I … Continue reading Shiney.Notes.1

God’s New Thing: the importance of forgetting

A new thing. Do you remember a time in your life when you were giddy about doing a new thing? Was your adrenaline raging through your body so that sleep was impossible? Did you feel nervous and over the moon with anticipation all at the same time? Take a moment and let yourself remember (and … Continue reading God’s New Thing: the importance of forgetting

The Privilege and Responsibility of Freedom

May this be the day that Americans across this land, โ€œfrom sea to shining seaโ€, awaken to freedom, what it requires, and give thanks. Awaken us to Your goodness, Lord God, and teach us to appreciate Your kindness. May this be the day we see You more fully in Your holiness and bend our knees … Continue reading The Privilege and Responsibility of Freedom

Heโ€™s with you in the dark

โ€œBlessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.โ€โ€ญโ€ญMatthewโ€ฌ โ€ญ5โ€ฌ:โ€ญ10โ€ฌ โ€ญNIVโ€ฌโ€ฌ Withness is Jesus Oh how our Jesus understands this statement. While it feels lonely to be persecuted, He is with you. And surely the darkness threatens to hide your existence. Perhaps, you are sure no one sees … Continue reading Heโ€™s with you in the dark