A Study of Psalms Moving to a new area last fall means that this is our first summer here. We have new neighbors and new opportunities. Our yard is a little small so we aren’t able to really have space for a pool or swing set. Thankfully, we have a pool just five minutes from our house! We are excited to join. My kids are looking forward to hopefully making new friends but I’m looking forward to meeting some of…
What the Book of Psalms Teaches Us About Joy Joy is not something I could say that I have a lot of. When you struggle with depression, joy sometimes seems like a long-lost friend who never calls or visits. You can remember a time with her, but those moments are only memories. As a Christian, I’ve struggled with how to frame my depression with the idea of joy. There has been a lot said about sorrow and joy. Many articles,…
15 Days of Gratitude from the Psalms At every meal my five kids always compete over who will say “thanks.” They love saying their special prayer before the meal, but saying thanks is more than just something we do at the beginning of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They all pray the same type of prayer at each meal. Where did they learn the language for giving thanks? From my husband and I. They didn’t come up with the words on…
Need a Summer Reading Plan? Although summertime is often filled with late nights and slow mornings, I have decided to do something different this summer. Instead of sleeping in with the kids, I’ve decided to set my alarm a little earlier than normal. I put a special alarm on my phone to remind me to read my Bible. When routines are out of whack it is hard to keep on a schedule, so that is why I put an alarm…