A true story of a father’s journey to faith during the birth of his son with tremendous physical challenges testifies why we should choose life. Baby Darius is in a battle for his life, and yet God’s purposes for the unforeseen difficulties that arise still remain. Here are 3 reasons why we should choose life despite of imperfections and how you can help Baby Darius.
There is something about sports that translates into our spiritual reality. Paul the Apostle in the New Testament refers to the “runners” in the race and those who compete in the “games” as an imagery for the Christian life. Sports can be a powerful tool for character building and spiritual training. However, the ultimate goal is to wield it in such a way not so that our child can become the next olympic athlete but that he or she may rise up to be an overcomer in God’s Kingdom.
Our family was just one of many hundreds of families who decided to leave their lives behind in California to start fresh in Tennessee. We, however, decided to move last minute when my husband received a job offer in Knoxville. We managed to do everything in 3 short months. Here’s our story!
Growing up in today’s highly sexualized culture, it’s hard to expect anything but mediocrity, compromise, and heartaches when it comes to romantic relationships. But God has a heavenly vision when it comes to our children’s love stories; however, it will require our cooperation with Him to help prepare our children for their future marriages.
Tucked away between the pages of the Old Testament, I believe that God penned an amazing story written especially for young girls. Esther’s story plays like a fairytale, and according to Bible scholars, has strong historical accuracy. There is much we can glean about her character in the Book of Esther that we can begin to teach and train in our daughters. Here are three highlights about the character of Queen Esther we can teach and train daughters to emulate!
Christmas in California was truly one-of-a-kind for our large extended family, and it was the most anticipated holiday of the year. Moving our immediate family to Tennessee where we knew no one meant a lonelier and quieter Christmas. However, our first Christmas alone lead to a deeper appreciation for the meaning of the season and a stronger family bond.
It had been a distant dream to move our family to Tennessee, but after my husband received a job offer sooner than expected in Knoxville, the dream became a sudden reality. Our time in California was cut short, resulting in this letter that explains our decision to friends and loved ones.