Faith, Family, and Education
Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. – Psalms 100:2 NKJV Whenever my little boy is looking forward to playing with one of his friends, he makes up a song with their name and sings it over and over until the play date. How would our lives change if we treatedContinue reading “Prayer Devotional: Day 341”
Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. – Philippians 3:1 NIV Sometimes we need reminders to relax, spend time with friends, and appreciate the things God has given us. Today my husbandContinue reading “Prayer Devotional: Day 185”
Day 318 “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” – Matthew 18:19-20 NIV People seek community. We are notContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 318”
Day 287 Ointment and perfume delight the heart, and the sweetness of a man’s friend gives delight by hearty counsel. – Proverbs 27:9 NKJV I miss seeing my friends in person. When I moved, I didn’t really think about the impact it might have on my life to not have the same weekly interactions withContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 287”
Day 246 As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friends. – Proverbs 27:17 NKJV Our friends help us and put us at ease when we need them. We can encourage each other. Not all friends remain close, but God always stays close to us and provides the right people toContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 246”
Day eight came, and the group of wedding guest stragglers decided to go snorkeling. There were almost 20 of us, so we loaded into two boats. The boat I was on was called the Isabella. The view from the boat of the aquamarine ocean was stunning. We passed some sea turtles making love. They spottedContinue reading “Snorkeling at Tortuga Island”
Gina (Akao) Decker