by Kim | Nov 13, 2017 | Devotionals
Do you have something special, something tangible, that God has given you to remind you of His promises to you? In the Old Testament, God often gave His people tangible reminders—stones of remembrance, fringes on their clothing, special furnishings in the...
by Kim | Nov 4, 2017 | Devotionals
Last week I received a gift–a precious gift, one that I will always treasure. But a gift that I never wanted. My parents made the trip from Wisconsin down to the Missouri Ozarks for a quick visit. On the day they arrived, I found a bag on my bed. Before I...
by Kim | Oct 30, 2017 | Devotionals
As parents, we’ve all had that moment when our child does something wrong, but it’s so funny we have to swallow our laughter as we correct the behavior. This has been happening at my daycare the past few weeks. I have a sweet little girl (we’ll call...
by Kim | Oct 24, 2017 | Devotionals
Last weekend, my cousin and I ran the Tough Mudder race in Sedalia, Missouri. (I know, I know…I run a daycare all week, and then run in the mud on the weekend. What can I say? I love keeping fit, and I love a challenge. Tough Mudder fits the bill!)...
by Kim | Oct 16, 2017 | Devotionals
I have a beautiful sister-in-law who also happens to be my pastor’s wife. She has struggled with serious health issues for years, and is now confined to her bed or wheelchair most of the time. Christie is only in her 30’s, but she has worked as a...
by Kim | Aug 24, 2017 | Devotionals
I recently heard a fascinating story, told by my preacher-brother in a sermon. (I love listening to my younger brother preach, except when he uses embarrassing stories from our childhood as illustrations. Thankfully, this story was NOT about us!) In his book, The Good...