My goal should never be to raise kids that make me look good. (Oh but how my flesh craves this!) My goal should be to raise kids who love God and spend their lives making His goodness known in their corner of the world.

Satan has no power over us except what we allow. Moment by moment, decision by decision, step by step - will we operate in God's all powerful Truth or allow Satan to entangle us in his lies?

Some prisons don't require bars to keep people locked inside. All it takes is their perception that they belong there.

I give grace because I so desperately need it.

It is a rare and beautiful thing when we choose to offer love in situations when most people would choose to scorn or ignore.

If I really want an unrushed life, I must underwhelm my schedule so God has room to overwhelm my soul.

God gave me emotions so I could experience life, not destroy it