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One Devotional: One Word, One Verse, One Thought for One Hundred Days

Risky Faith: Becoming Brave Enough to Trust the God Who Is Bigger Than Your World

Barbara & Susan’s Guide to the Empty Nest: Discovering New Purpose, Passion & Your Next Great Adventure

Character Matters: Raising Kids With Values That Last

And Then I Had Kids: Encouragement for Mothers of Young Children

And Then I Had Teenagers: Encouragement for Parents of Teens and Preteens

31 Days of Prayer for My Teen: A Parent’s Guide

31 Days Of Prayer For My Child: A Parent’s Guide

How a Man Prays for His Family

Building a Home Full of Grace

A Home Full of Grace

How to Like the Ones You Love: Building Family Friendships for Life

Thanks, Dad, for Everything

Thanks, Mom, for Everything

Tightening the Knot: Couple-Tested Ideas to Keep Your Marriage Strong

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One Word: Answers One Verse: “Out of my distre

One Word: Answers

One Verse: “Out of my distress I called on the Lord, the Lord answered me and set me free.” Psalm 118:5

One Thought: Thank you Father that you always answer my prayer- sometimes with a “yes,” other times with a “no” and occasionally in the silence you are saying “wait.” Your answer is always motivated by your personal love for me. You are the only one with the whole picture. And you know the very best answer. You will set me free.

Several of our kids and Grands just spent a week s

Several of our kids and Grands just spent a week serving at Hope Heals camp. We love this ministry!

One Word: Delights One Verse: “Great is the Lo

One Word: Delights

One Verse: “Great is the Lord who delights in the welfare of his servant” (Psalm 35:27b)

One Thought: It’s easy to wonder, how can anyone delight in me? I don’t even like myself today. But my heavenly Father is delighting in me and in you at this very moment and He will continue to do so throughout this day. He delights in us simply because we are His.

I had a great day hiking with my friend Liv and ou

I had a great day hiking with my friend Liv and our dogs!

One Word: Peace One Verse: “On the evening of

One Word: Peace

One Verse: “On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with doors locked for fear of Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.” John 20:19

One Thought: Jesus, you are the Prince of Peace. You knew that what the frightened disciples needed most was a sense of peace in your presence. Jesus, this is what we too need today. Thank you that you are peace. Help ______ to rest in the peace of your presence today.

How special to have our grandson, Tucker, and his

How special to have our grandson, Tucker, and his friend Evans come help us with farm work! We need those strong muscles!

One Word: Restore One Verse: “Restore to me th

One Word: Restore

One Verse: “Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.” Psalm 51:12

One Thought: Father, sometimes I lose my joy - even in knowing you. But you are the God who loves to restore! Please restore me, restore _____ today with the simple joy that we get to know you. May this be enough.

"Good morning dear Lord, this is your day, I am yo

"Good morning dear Lord, this is your day, I am your child, please show me your way."

When our children were young, we prayed this prayer every morning and continued all through the years, and now I find myself praying this when I first wake up because it helps me turn my eyes off of me and back to the Lord.

One Word: Alpha & Omega One Verse: “I am the A

One Word: Alpha & Omega

One Verse: “I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:8

One Thought: Lord, you are it. There never has been anyone or anything else nor will there ever be. You are the best — my Almighty. How reassuring, how comforting, how secure!

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