Two Tears on the Window–An ordinary Canadian couple disappears in China A true story by Julia & Kevin Garratt Although they describe themselves as “an ordinary Canadian couple,” Kevin and Julia Garrett’s story is anything but ordinary. In 1984, newly married, seeking adventure, and longing to offer aid to a third-world country, the Canadians moved to China. For 30 years they poured their hearts… Read More »Book Review: Two Tears on the Window
Love… Seek… Trust… …With all your heart. There are many scripture passages in the Bible containing the phrase “with all your heart.” Some of the better-known and frequently quoted verses are Proverbs 3:5 and Deuteronomy 6:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5, NIV) Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all… Read More »How to Seek God “with All Your Heart”
Outside of the will of God there is nothing I want, and in the will of God there is nothing I fear. – A.W. Tozer This quote resonates deeply within my being– so much meaning wrapped up in one short string of words. It implies complete trust in the God of the Universe, total surrender to His purposes, perfect peace in His plans. Oh, that… Read More »The Will of God: Are you in it?
Equip your child to overcome fear Sadly, children who have experienced adverse childhood events are often prone to have ongoing anxiety and fears. Some of the fears may come at odd (to us) times and may even seem irrational. But rational or not, if our children are anxious and afraid, we should do our best to equip them with tools and strategies to calm themselves… Read More »Bible Memorization for Children: Overcoming Fear {With Printable}
Follow Your Heart “Follow your heart, it knows the way.” “Life is too short not to go where your heart leads.” –Alex Elle “Always listen to your heart, because even though it’s on your left side, it’s always right.”–Nicolas Sparks “Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow know what you truly want to become.” –Steve Jobs “Follow your heart and you… Read More »Why you Shouldn’t “Follow Your Heart”
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Freedom is Waiting Broken and battered Shattered and torn Sin leaves us desperate, Helpless, and worn Locked in a prison Of shame and regret Sin holds us captive in darkness and yet… We are not without hope All is not lost The light of the world Has paid the cost It is He alone Who holds the key His love and salvation… Read More »Trapped in Darkness? Find Freedom Today
Chained to a past of mistakes. Swallowed up in shame. Shackled in regrets. Drowning in fear. Bound by too many cares of this world. Silently suffering from gaping soul wounds. Panic and anxiety always simmering just beneath that surface smile. This was my self-contained prison for many years. Trapped within the confines of my own mind, held captive by the memories that plagued my thoughts.… Read More »You Must Become Captivated to be Set Free
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This post contains affiliate links. You may see full disclosure here. Body|Soul|Spirit Humans are incredibly complex beings. We were created with an intricate body made up of amazing parts and systems. Inside this body lives a soul comprised of mind, will, and emotions, and a spirit in which resides our deepest meaning, purpose, and eternal selves. All of these parts are beautifully interconnected inside the breathtaking… Read More »The Spiritual Side of Relational Trauma