“Love is patient, love is kind.” 1 Corinthians 13:4 Every time I walk downstairs in the morning, and come home from school, I pass by a little stone cross hanging by the front door. Etched into it is 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, and every time I pass it, I think of my mom. It encapsulates...
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” John 1:5 We were asked to write this devotion as a family so I brought it up to my daughters on our way home from an evening activity. I explained to them that we would need to pick a Bible verse and...
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 “Do you hear it – do you hear it?” – with an extreme emphasis on the letter “t”. While watching my grandson about eleven years ago, he would look up in the sky and ask me this question over and over...
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4: 6-7 I am having...
“I have chosen you and not cast you off; do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 I had to choose a verse for Faith Formation class, and I chose the one...
“So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead, even though the going is rough for a while down here.” 1 Peter 1:6 As I write this, the snow is deep outside and I am reminded of growing up on a farm. My dad would use a tractor with a snow bucket to create huge piles of snow as he...
“Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew...
“Thus, the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array. By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of...
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 There are so many situations in life that can feel overwhelming, dauting, and hopeless. For me, this...
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 As family business owners we are pretty used to and prepared for the volatility that goes with the territory. We’ve had plenty of ups and downs over the past twenty years. However, we...