by Shari McMinn For You formed my inward parts; You knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well (Psalm 139:13-14 ESV). One of my adopted...
by Shari McMinn There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love (1 John 4:8 ESV). A true adage is, “Hurt people, hurt people.” I was carefully and...
Triumph Over Tears by Yvonne Strachan Every perceived failure I carried as a mother and teacher washed over me like a tidal wave. Collapsing onto my daughter’s bedroom floor, I buried my face in trembling hands. Moments before, I had kissed her...
by Shari McMinn And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn (Luke 2:7 NKJV). We all know the story. We have read it perhaps over and over...
by Shari McMinn Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you (I Thessalonians 5:16-19 ESV). When my children were young, the Thanksgiving to New Year’s...
by Shari McMinn Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! (Psalm 34:8 ESV) Does your family go on homeschool enrichment field trips, or do you stay home to avoid issues with embarrassing behaviors,...
by Shari McMinn But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for...
by Shari McMinn And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them along the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, that they might travel by day and by night (Exodus 13:21 ESV). My late husband was a car...
