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Do you have a child in your house? Today I have something special just for him! Following is a devotion written for kids (although you adults might enjoy it, too). So, gather your children around and spend a little time with them looking at an Old Testament Passage in a slightly different way. NOTE: This... Continue Reading →
3.141592653. . . . . Do you recognize those numbers? They are the first 10 digits of pi, and this year, they will occur for exactly 2 seconds on March 14. (3/14/15 at 9:26.53 in the morning and 9:26.53 in the evening.) ( If you are really paying attention, you might even be able to... Continue Reading →
On March 17, many people celebrate St. Patrick's Day by dressing in green, searching for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and keeping an eye out for the ever mysterious leprechaun. The man behind St. Patrick's Day, however, was a missionary who took the gospel to Ireland. In the spirit of... Continue Reading →
As I look at my five boys, I am reminded daily that my time with them is limited. Today they will wrestle in the living room, tomorrow they will wrestle in the world. As their mom, the most important thing I can do to help them prepare for that day is to PRAY. And so... Continue Reading →
This month, our children will be praying for countries such as Cuba, Ireland, and Israel. They will be praying for their governments, local churches, and their own families. And they will be praying for areas in their own lives that they need God to transform. Through all of this, they will be learning that they... Continue Reading →
What is wrong with us? I can't get the picture out of my mind. 21 Egyptian Christians. Killed. Because they were Christians. I try to write, but all I can do is stare at the screen. Hundreds of thoughts scream in my head, but the screen in front of me remains blank. How can I... Continue Reading →
Raising godly children in today's society is a difficult task. The pressures and temptations that assault our children are strong and unyielding. As parents, we want what is best for our children, but we often find ourselves fighting against a culture that teaches that everything is okay – that there are no absolute truths... Continue Reading →
February is a short month . . . make every day count by spending time in intentional prayer for your children. Here you will find this month's prayer calendar to help with that Print it off, or, if you'd rather not print anything off, come back to this site each day for your new... Continue Reading →
"Mom? Why are we praying for our mailman?" The question was asked by one of my boys as we sat around the dining room table. "Well, our mailman is a person, too. He needs Jesus in his life, just like the rest of us!" That conversation is one of the reasons why I love using... Continue Reading →
Today I want to share with you ten verses that I pray will bring hope and encouragement to you and your child. I know there can be difficult days. I know what it is like to have a child melt down because there are too many words on the page or the story is not... Continue Reading →
Cheri Gamble 