Putting food on the table for your family is one of your key roles as a father. You would never think of letting your family go hungry for physical food. Others would see your conduct as unthinkable, and God would consider you to be worse than an unbeliever (see 1 Timothy 5:8). So why should it be […]
Read From Jim’s Heart—A Dad Feeds His Flock on Elizabeth & Jim George.
“Hey, I’m the kind of gal who has a refrigerator filled with bottled water, a few pieces of fruit, and a Diet Pepsi. Entertain? I don’t think so!” Are you like my friend? I’m hoping you’ll reconsider! There are so many people around you who need love, friendship, support, and a relaxing time. Begin nurturing […]
“Where is all my energy anyway? What’s going on?” These are important questions to ask and answer. When you evaluate your life and health choices, you’ll probably discover why you’re so tired. What time do you go to bed? What activities are you involved in? Do you have young children? Teenagers? Are you working? Serving […]
Read What’s Going On? on Elizabeth & Jim George.
Home. “The house of the Lord.” The concept of a specific place to dwell has a deeply emotional effect on the heart of every person. Imagine what it meant to David, a shepherd who knew all about the nomadic life. Shepherds were on the move their whole lives, regularly pitching and moving their tents as […]
Read Home Sweet Home on Elizabeth & Jim George.
Hooray! The kids are back to school and parents get a break, right? Not so fast — God calls us to teach our children to have a heart for Him, not just educate them in the world’s strategies. But how do we do that? Deuteronomy 6:7 says, “You shall teach them diligently to your children, […]
Read Teaching is Not Just for the Experts on Elizabeth & Jim George.
One thousand years before Jesus came to earth, King Solomon gave his understanding of what is needed to receive guidance from God. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 Solomon said […]
Read From Jim’s Heart – Lord, Guide Me! on Elizabeth & Jim George.
Think a minute about the things you worry about. What’s at the top of your worry list for today? Then look at one of God’s guidelines for contentment in Philippians 4:6-7, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of […]
Are you wondering, “Why do I need a Savior?” Many people ask this question when the Christmas season approaches. This the reason Joseph was given regarding Jesus’ birth: “And [Mary] will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). Consider all […]
Read Christmas – The Birth of Our Savior on Elizabeth & Jim George.
As we approach the Valentines Day holiday, the stores are full of bright candy packages and little ways to express your love on this special day. But, I’d like to tell you a story of a love that began with seemingly little acts that proved to be far more valuable than red foil packages. Long […]
Read A Couple After God’s Own Heart on Elizabeth & Jim George.
“I have set the Lord always before me” (Psalm 16:8). What does it mean to “set the Lord always before us”? I once read about a church youth leader who took her youth group on an outing to the Huntington Art Museum in Pasadena, California, to view the fine arts on display. Once there she […]