“The first bible printed in English in America was printed by Congress for the use of our schools.”
Our Real American Roots
What is True Freedom?
If you do whatever you want to do, there will come a day when you do the things you never thought you would.
Psalm 40
You will love this recent post from Hallee’s blog. She has such a sweet, compassionate heart, and her story really stirred something in me that has been brewing stronger lately… a deeper desire to do more for those who are less fortunate. See if it stirs you in the same way. 🙂
The Lord’s Prayer Skit
Watch this video that helps you think of the Lord’s Prayer in a whole new way…
Hillsong Video: “Mighty to Save”
They played this at church earlier and I love it, so I’ve been playing it over and over on YouTube while I work tonight. It’s so uplifting and fills me with hope and faith that the Lord really can move mountains… Remember that tonight as you struggle with whatever cross you might be carrying in your life right now.
Saint Maria Goretti – an Example of Purity & Forgiveness
The story of Saint Maria Goretti is such a moving and beautiful example of forgiveness that it will not leave you, but for me it didn’t totally rock my world until I saw this show on EWTN one afternoon, a one-man drama on the life of Alessandro, the man who murdered Maria after trying to rape her…
Too Busy To Help Others? (And Learning the “No” Word)
Last year our third grade daughter became friends with a special needs boy at school who has a serious and life threatening illness…
Amazon Relief Part 3: Amy’s Story
God showed me Christ in the people of Brazil. Around every turn, in various people and circumstances, Jesus was present teaching me and calling for help from His brothers and sisters around the world.
Amazon Relief Part 2: David’s Story
In part one I told you about our favorite charity organization to share our tithe with, Amazon Relief, and showed you a movie on the work they do to help the poor. Today in part 2, you’ll hear from my friend, David, who went on a trip with Jim Flickinger a few years ago to see firsthand how Amazon Relief is helping those in need… He also shared some beautiful pictures from his trip that will melt your heart.
Amazon Relief Part 1: I Can’t Do Everything, But I’ll Do Everything I Can
Two of my close friends have traveled to Brazil with a man named Jim Flickinger to see firsthand the good that Amazon Relief is doing, and they have both come home in awe of the difference that this ministry makes for so many. Best of all 100% of donations go to help the poor.