In what ways did your mom show you extravagant love? How have you demonstrated that to your own children? In this story, my mother-in-law’s extravagant love taught my husband a powerful lesson.
Leaving a Spiritual Legacy of Faith
A spiritual legacy of faith is one of the most important gifts we will ever give or receive, and prayer is usually part of that legacy. Today, my guest post is from Kathy Howard as she shares about a legacy of faith from her new book, Heirloom: Living and Leaving a Legacy of Faith.
A Mother’s Day Tribute: How Can I Thank You, Mom?
How do you thank your mom? In this Mother’s Day Tribute and poem by Rebecca Barlow Jordan, “How Can I Thank You, Mom? Let Me Count the Ways,” she shares some of the memories of a mother’s love.
A Valentine Prayer Letter to My Spouse – Husband and Wife
My husband and I have been going through memorabilia from the past, including letters that we wrote to each other while dating. Would you believe that one year he was away at college, we wrote to each other every day? Re-reading those letters together has brought many a smile–and tear–to our hearts. Texts, e-mail messages, and social media posts have replaced much of the art of letter writing. And that’s sad to me. Because those represent time and sacrifice from the giver unlike any other gift. Loving words from the heart bleed gold, no matter how or when expressed. What …
Five Back to School Prayers for Kids and Grandkids
One of the best ways you can prepare your children this year as they go back to school is through prayer. And praying Scripture over them is one of the most powerful ways to pray. Here are five back to school prayers you can pray for your kids and grandkids: