Memorial Day is a time of remembrance. While our nation remembers and honors those who gave their lives for our freedom, I am challenging you to also take time to remember God’s faithfulness in your life. Throughout the Old Testament, God told the Israelites to build memorials so that they would not forget God’s faithfulness. in Joshua 3, they built a memorial of stones to…
I am proud to share with you a guest post written by my husband, Jeff. Last week, our high school was in lockdown due to a suicide threat. Jeff was working at the school when it happened, and below are some of his reflections on the event. Guest Blogger: Jeff Ford In September of last year, Natalie posted a prayer challenge and this vital information…
A couple of days ago, Jorjanne found something on our cat’s head. She tried to get it off, but couldn’t. We decided that it must be dead skin. A few days later, Jeff pulled the mysterious “thing” out to discover that another cat’s claw had been embedded in Darth Vader’s head. Ouch! A constant reminder of his last fight. As I’ve thought about the cat’s…
This week I have been teaching my students about the life of Elijah. The story that comes to most of our minds is his showdown with the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18. Elijah has a mountaintop experience after God demonstrates his power to all the idolaters in Israel. Elijah is elated — for awhile. You see, Queen Jezebel worshiped Baal, and she was…
When I was single, I prayed over a list of things I would want in a husband — two lists actually. I had a must-have list that had to be met to warrant a first date, and I had an added bonus list that I wrote saying, “God if you really wanted to bless me, these things would be great in a husband.” One of…
OK, so today is one of those days that I am reminded that I grew up in the south. I went to class this morning in Virginia and there was less than an inch of snow on the ground. At noon, classes were cancelled for the rest of the day, and so I faced the blizzard-like conditions on my way to the car. Snow was…