Author: growin49_wp

The idea for this post came following an unfortunate remake, a serendipitous discovery of an original, and my daughter realizing similarities in literature, at only 10 years old. My son has been at church camp for two weeks. When he is away, my daughter and I find fun “girl”...

While the Bible is a collection of sixty-six books, it is also ONE amazing account of the most epic story ever told. Each individual book served an initial purpose to its original audience, yet each book holds promises and wisdom that are relevant and timeless. When we study the...

Last weekend, we attended a wedding. Actually, my husband handled the sound for the wedding, so we attended both the rehearsal and the event. I couldn’t help but have memories of my own wedding day. As the mothers of the bride and groom were escorted down the aisle by...

Whether you are a busy mom, or just busy, sometimes the last thing you want to worry about is your hair. We’ve all felt like a mess. Even if parts of your life ARE a mess, you are an amazing creation of an Almighty Creator! One of my favorite...

The phrase “a time for everything” is often thrown around without much thought. Pete Seeger even put the words to a song in 1959, which became number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on December 4, 1965. Do we really believe those words? God even allows for time to...

How often do we rail at God and demand answers? How would we respond if He really answered, as He did for Job? The God of Job is the same God of today. His Word remains true, throughout generations. No matter what the current public opinion may be, there...

Satan, with God’s permission, singled Job out to test his faith. Though Job suffered, perhaps more than anyone else, he did not give up his faith. He refused to curse God, though he did curse himself and lament being born at all. Job sat through the interrogation and accusations...

We spend a significant amount of time in the car. Many years ago, we started listening to books in the car. We listen to some series over and over. In recent years, I’ve added to our listening library and included more classic literature and historical fiction. On a recent...

Fun Fact: First and Second Kings were originally ONE book (for convenience’s sake, someone divided it due to its length). This book takes us primarily through the Kings of Judah, leading up to the time of exile. David calls his son, Solomon, to him, to issue final instructions and...

I love words and studying the Word! I often combine these passions as I read and study the Bible. Most recently, I started ruminating on the phrase “a man after God’s own heart.” This phrase occurs twice in the book of Second Samuel in reference to David. Yet David...