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Lessons From the Dog

Posted on February 10, 2009 by in Devotions, Family Stuff, Life

When our oldest son turned 13 we decided he was old enough to handle pet ownership. So for his 13th birthday we got him a dog, a black Chow/Springer Spaniel mix.    Our son was thrilled with his dog.   He named the dog Frodo Baggins Jones.  We have a nice fenced in back yard that the [...]

What would you take??

Posted on December 19, 2008 by in Devotions, Life

Today’s post comes from a dear friend of Wellspring Ministries, Marsha Woodard.  She has dedicated her life to reaching the unreached with the message of Jesus Christ.  She is also a mentor and good friend to many of us!  She so graciously agreed to write a post for this blog at the last minute and, [...]

The Mother Heart of God – Part 3

Posted on September 9, 2008 by in Devotions, Family Stuff, Mothering

We have talked about this idea of the “mother heart of God”, the passion with which we pray and where it comes from and not allowing it to cross over into the sin of anxiety and worry.  Now let’s look at another woman just like us from a long time ago. There are seasons in a [...]

All Things For Our Good

Posted on September 4, 2008 by in Devotions, Life

To Sons and Daughters I have had an interesting past few years in my family.  After Joseph and I got married 6 years ago, we returned from our honeymoon to the news that my dad was moving out of the house and getting separated from my mom.  Two years later they were divorced.  It was [...]

Standing firm in God

Posted on August 18, 2008 by in Devotions, Life

  Day Two Today’s meditation takes us to Exodus. Exodus 13:17-18  “When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter.  For God said, ‘If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.’  So God led the people around [...]