o Live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:1-3 I will be honest, there are days when being gentle and patient do not…Read more »
Author: Tiffany C. Schwander
Tiffany has a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Pacific University and has been helping families for over 20 years. She and her husband, Mark, are raising their teenage twin sons to be strong in their faith and knowledgeable in the Word to strongly face life’s joys and trials. Tiffany has been Linda Colby’s associate teacher for the past three years in a national women’s ministry leading and guiding women and teens. Tiffany enjoys encouraging, teaching and counseling women and children into a closer relationship with Jesus as they study His Word.
Powerful Almighty Creator
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. Matthew 24:44 We watched a group of Robins…Read more »
God Loves You
“As for God, His way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; He shields all who take refuge in Him” (2 Samuel 22:31). My poor little boy was outside playing when he fell and scraped his knee. The blood was flowing down his leg and there was dirt and little tiny pieces of gravel embedded into…Read more »
I Hold on and Don’t Let Go
“Every person the Father gives me eventually comes running to me. And once that person is with me, I hold on and don’t let go. I came down from heaven not to follow my own whim but to accomplish the will of the One who sent me.” John 6:37-38 (MSG) “This is what my Father…Read more »
Be Careful Little Eyes What You See
Posted by in light, darkness, God’s Word, human behavior, Uncategorized “No one lights a lamp, then hides it in a drawer. It’s put on a lamp stand so those entering the room have light to see where they’re going. Your eye is a lamp, lighting up your whole body. If you live wide-eyed in wonder and belief, your body fills up with light. If you…Read more »
Esteem His Name
Posted by in Uncategorized Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord gave attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the Lord and who esteem His name. Malachi 3:16 It seemed a bit colder this morning and the room was a bit brighter. Had…Read more »
Comforting Light
Posted by in comfort, live, light, guidance, warmth, candles “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” Psalm 119:105 “For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.” Psalm 18:28 I love candles. I enjoy entering a store with all types of candles and opening the lids to breathe…Read more »
Great Things
Posted by in Traditions, Christmas, gifts, laughter, joy, Jesus When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Psalm…Read more »
God’s Word and Love Endure Forever
Posted by in God’s Word, refreshes, renews, like water “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.” Isaiah 40:8 “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.” Psalm 136 In the early 1900s, my dad’s grandfather bought the Virginia farm pictured above. On the property is a historic home built in 1790.…Read more »
We are God’s Purposeful Masterpiece
Posted by in Masterpiece, Seurat, God, Chicago, Art Institute of Chicago, pointillism, impressions, Jesus, Creator of all, Uncategorized For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10 Several years ago I had the chance to travel to Chicago with my husband on two separate business trips. Each time, I visited a new section of…Read more »
