They Each Did What They Could Do

Reflections in the Book of Nehemiah

After the destruction of Jerusalem, Nehemiah was taken in the Babylonian exile and served the king as a cupbearer.  Severely grieved, Nehemiah prayed to God, and then appealed to ...

In the days of Cornerstone Community School, there were times when a mom would come to me and say, “Sharon, when I asked Jake’s (name has been changed) teacher how he did in school today, her answer seems always to be, “He did so well! He was very re...

[Rev. 4:11] “Worthy are you, our Lord and God,

to receive glory and honor and power,

for you created all things,

and by your will they existed and were created."

[Psalm 33:1,21] Shout for joy in the LORD, O you righteous!

Praise befits the uprig...

The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14

     If we can truly teach our children the core truth of this verse, we will have given them a vessel that is worthy of all their travels through life, to support them through eve...

I remember a phrase that used to come to mind whenever I felt my day was out of control (or should I say… my kids were out of control. Lol). I would think, “Here we go! It’s the tail that wagged the dog!!”  I knew I had forfeited my good authority, a...

When Obedience Doesn't Make Sense

I’m certain you’ve noticed in our confusing culture that we all are having a harder time than ever choosing obedience.  And so… how do we teach our children obedience?  As the culture has grown more evil, and the ph...

Up at 6:00 a.m., attempting to jump in the shower before the little ones open their eyes.  You wonder if they actually hear the sound of your eyelids opening because so often they begin their fussing as soon as you peek at the new day. Too often your...