Murphy’s Laws of Marriage
October 3, 2025 by Cynthia Ruchti
Filed under Daily Devotions, Family
I wish I’d known about Murphy’s Laws of Marriage a long time ago.
Husbands will only attempt to fix a leaky faucet if you’re in the middle of meal preparation.
Husbands will inevitably turn off water to the whole house for an indeterminate amount of time, reroute something that WAS working, and leave the project to go the store for more parts—in direct proportion to how much laundry and how many family members need to take a shower. Read more
The Definition of Success
September 15, 2025 by Peter Lundell
Filed under Daily Devotions, Family
One day when I was overworked and stressed, I snapped at my daughter. Later I imagined her growing up and not taking God seriously because she had not seen the life-transforming power of God in her dad’s life—because he was stressed from trying to be successful. If that happened, the life-transforming message would be worthless.
Praying For My Son
September 4, 2025 by James Pence
Filed under Daily Devotions, Family
The news hit me like a punch in the stomach.
“Dad, I’m deploying to Iraq next month.”
From the day my son enlisted in the Army, I knew this day might come, but still I wasn’t prepared for it. Not only was Chris headed to Iraq, but he was going to be stationed in one of the few remaining “hot spots” in the country. If that weren’t enough, he was the gunner on an assault vehicle—one of the most vulnerable jobs.
Measuring Growth
August 25, 2025 by Gina Stinson
Filed under Daily Devotions, Family
Measuring growth is a big deal in our home. Since our daughter was born three months premature, we have always paid close attention to her growth patterns. With the addition of our almost full term son, it’s been amazing to see the difference three more months in the womb make, even after they are welcomed into the world.
Second-Guessing Motherhood
August 17, 2025 by Gina Stinson
Filed under Daily Devotions, Family
Bruce and I had been married nine years when we found out we were expecting our first child. Joyous tears streamed down our faces as we looked at the plus mark on our home pregnancy test. I had dreamed for years of cradling a sweet baby in my arms, gazing into the eyes of a precious innocent child, curling fingers around mine and sweet butterfly kisses. We were going to be parents! I was going to be a mommy.
