Romans 8:31 | Overcome!
SRomans 8:31 New Living Translation (NLT) If God is for us who can stand against us? These days it seems like there are so many negative things we are battling. A global COVID-19 pandemic, loneliness, isolation, fear, injustice, just to name a...
Talking to Kids about Racism
Now let's take a closer look at all this. Corn is mainly used in American production. There are two of the most popular varieties: Butterfly and Caramel. The butterfly is used to make various kinds of popcorn, both salty and sweet. And Caramel is...
Screen Time During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Who knew that every kid in the state of Oregon would be doing school from home right now!? Amidst the toilet paper shortage and stay-at-home orders, our kids are spending hours on a computer doing school from home. While this is a necessity due to...
Lord, Hear Our Prayer
Jesus loves for our children and grandchildren to talk to him. In Matthew 18, Jesus' disciples ask “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” Jesus calls a little child to him and puts the child among them. Then he says, in Matthew 18:1-4: “I...
Faith Over Fear
Matthew 14:29-31 New Living Translation (NLT) 29 “Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the strong[a] wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save...
Let Us Love One Another
1 John 4:7 New Living Translation (NLT) 7 Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. This past month was Easter. It was a great time to share God’s love with our...
Distance Learning Tips
Six weeks ago, I walked into a first grade class for the afternoon, not imagining it would be my last substituting job of the year. The world has changed for all of us in those weeks. In a manner of speaking, all of you have just taken over my job....
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Matthew 6:28-34 New Living Translation (NLT) 28 “And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, 29 yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they...
Psalm 27:14
Hey Parents! Our household started the Covid-19 Isolation on Friday, March 13, 2020. Yes, Friday the 13th! Little did we know that the world as we know it would change from that day forward. I believe I have been more purposeful about...
Esther
During these uncertain times, it seems as if the world is changing on a daily basis. Fear has crept into the hearts of people and it is easy to feel paralyzed by it all. During my reflection of the current events, God reminded me of the story of...