Psalm 118 opens us with a command to “give thanks to the LORD” This sets the tone for this Psalm and reminds us that as a command we are to look for things to praise the Lord about. There are two reasons for us praise the Lord: One, he is good – God does nothing that is not for His glory and our good. We can trust Him in the midst of our circumstances to produce and direct His will in our lives. Not only that but we are told that “His mercy endures forever” The word “mercy” comes from the Hebrew word for “covenantal love!” and reminds us that God has established a covenant with His children, that will endure forever (even after we die), and therefore we can rest in that plan. As you set out for today, or as you conclude this day, remember that God’s covenantal love will last forever! Trust Him with your life and your future, and allow Him to direct your path. … READ MORE

The main way our children will grow up to love and serve the Lord is through His Word. The best thing we can do for our children is to instill in them from an early age the importance of reading, studying, memorizing, and obeying God’s Word. In order to do this, we must understand that we will not impart what you do not possess. If your children seldom see you seeking God through His Word, they won’t catch it for themselves. I strongly encourage you to begin reading the Bible to your children even when they are very young. Stick to the story portions until they are old enough to listen to the likes of Romans. But salvation is built on the knowledge of the truth revealed in Scripture. Not only will we build a desire to read the Word of God, but we will work hard at modeling the implementation of God’s word in our daily lives. God can use us as He used Loic, a grandmother, ion Timothy’s life. Walk in God in sincerer faith. Use His Word to lead your children and grandchildren to the same sincere faith and to train them in God’s ways. You will … READ MORE

Mothers influence their children in so many ways. One of life’s greatest blessings is to have a godly mother, and one of the greatest gifts you can give your children is to BE a godly mother. Sadly, the influence of our current culture has caused the status of motherhood to decline. Women are encouraged to find fulfillment outside of the home. In 2 Timothy 1:5 we learn that Timothy’s faith came to him through his grandmother, Lois, and his mother, Eunice. Through faith in God and by honoring His Word, we are reminded that godly mothers have great influence as they train their children. Remember that our world is impacted each generation by the children we are raising today!… READ MORE