When we are in a difficult place, and we are seeking the Lord, sometimes it helps to ask Him to answer our prayer in the form of something tangible. Remember the story of good King Hezekiah and the illness that threatened his life? God had Isaiah the prophet tell His […]
Tag: Parents
“Power for the Weary” by J.M. Farro
The other day, my husband, Joe, spent the entire afternoon outdoors cleaning our duck pond, mowing the lawn, and tidying up our shed. When he came back indoors, he exclaimed, “I’m exhausted and can hardly move!” I had been cleaning house all day myself, so I had a pretty good […]
“A God Who Goes to Great Lengths” by J.M. Farro
It never ceases to amaze me how God will go to great lengths to give us the desires of our hearts. I can still remember when, years ago, our pet guinea pig, Daisy, died suddenly. I took her death so hard that I announced to my family that we were […]
“Power and Wisdom from Christ” by J.M. Farro
I have discovered that when I rely on God’s Spirit, and take Him at His Word, I can know things and do things that I can’t do in the “natural”. For instance, my computer printer just jammed. Usually, when that happens, I have to wait until my husband, Joe, gets […]
Advice for New Parents from Jars of Clay
JFH (John DiBiase): Any advice for new parents? Charlie Lowell (Jars of Clay): Some advice a good friend, kind of counselor friend, told me a few years ago – and it’s not so much for your son’s age, but he said, “Always remember that your kids have a complex inner world […]
“Date Night vs Real Life” by John DiBiase
As November 1st marks exactly one month since we ventured into the world of parenthood, it’s intriguing to look back on the past four weeks to see how much life has changed. On Friday night, Will was officially four weeks old, and on Saturday night, my parents volunteered to assume […]
“Deliverance for Your Descendants” by J.M. Farro
As a parent, Proverbs 11:21 has always been near and dear to my heart. But when my son, John, and his wife were expecting my first grandchild, this promise from God became even more vital to me and my family. Scripture says: “The descendants of the righteous will be delivered.” […]
“Thank God for ‘Fridays'” by John DiBiase
One of the downsides of having a newborn around all the time now is… it’s tough to go out. Amy and I were once the kind of couple that would often dash out to the movies or to dinner on a whim. We both work a lot, so it’s often […]
“Flashback: This Really was My Last Meal.” by Amy DiBiase
I think it is just too crazy to think about how much emphasis I put on food throughout my pregnancy … especially as I came close to the end. I became preoccupied with how much false labor I experienced, to the point where I would focus on practically every meal […]
“Flasback: Off to the Hospital. First Triage?” by Amy DiBiase
It is hard to believe that just over 2 weeks ago, the little person who I now hold in my arms, was still nestled in my tummy safe and sound, coming to the end of a nine-month-long incubation. It was always very challenging for me to consider that when I […]