Matthew 23:12 - For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. - This scripture is part of a parable which is described by Eastons Bible dictionary as "an earthly (fictional, this word mine) story with a heavenly meaning," "A large portion of our Lord's public teaching consisted of parables". Whether Christ was speaking in parables or using regular language it was always a teachable moment for us, and he makes it clear that he...

2 Corinthians 5:17 - "All things have become new."

1 Corinthians 3:23 - "you are Christ's and Christ is God's."

God means for us to walk in this royal way. Jesus left us the responsibility of allowing Him to bring forth through us the greater works (John 14:12). If we do not step into God's purpose for our life, it is a tragedy.

God is waiting for us to act. Jesus lived a life of perfect activity. There is no standing still. "As...

javatom, Thanks, I just heard the same thing from a realtor friend of ours in Bonners Ferry this morning. She said builders/contractors are booked through next year!

Two friends of ours here in the country bought large metal buildings and built homes in them, turned...

Eric, I am reaching out to you as another grieving parent and want to share a link with you to an online grief group that has helped me and many others. It is on FB which I know some people don't like or aren't members, but if you are interested here is the link. We do have a number of Grieving Dad's in the group and you might find someone to connect with, no one knows the depth of our pain nor can begin to understand the devastation of losing a child. Our group is only for parents who have lost...

Thank you so much I’m still learning how this goes