"He must gently teach those who oppose him. Maybe God will give a change of heart to those who are against you. That will lead them to know the truth." 2 Timothy 2:25 NIRV
"Anyone who serves the LORD must not fight. Instead, he must be kind to everyone. He must be able to teach. He must not hold anything against anyone." 2 Timothy 2:24 NIRV
"Run away from the evil things that young people long for. Try hard to do what is right. Have faith, love, and peace. Do these things together with those who call on the LORD from a pure heart." 2 Timothy 2:22 NIRV
“But these things I plan won’t happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, do not despair, for these things will surely come to pass. Just be patient! They will not be overdue a single day!” Habakkuk 2:3 (The Living Bible)
“Don’t panic. I’m with you. There’s no need to fear for I’m your God. I’ll give you strength. I’ll help you. I’ll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you.” Isaiah 41:10 (The Message)
“Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.” Matthew 6:34 (MSG)
"Be strong. Take courage. Don't be intimidated. Don't give them a second thought because GOD, your God, is striding ahead of you. He's right there with you. He won't let you down; he won't leave you."
You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the LORD will be with you.
13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you,” declares the LORD, “and will bring you back from captivity.
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.
I am a wife to David and a mom to Mauri and Caleb. My husband and I met in junior high, became friends our junior year in high school, and began dating November 29, 1985 during our senior year. We were engaged July of 1989 in Glorietta, New Mexico and married on August 4, 1990. Our first born is Mauri who is a sophomore at Ouachita Baptist University. Our second child is our son, Caleb. He is a sophomore in high school who is the newest driver in our family. Our children are the highlights of our life. God has blessed us with two of the most God loving teenagers I know.