Işaýa 44:3

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As parents, do we seize opportunities to make meaningful investments in our children’s lives? Some examples would be keeping our promises, tracking the progress of their spiritual condition, pronouncing a “blessing” (or blessings) upon them, and demonstrating our love for them through our words and actions. Let’s elaborate on these objectives this week.

The signs Jesus described as “birth pangs,” signal His impending return as they unfold and shape the direction of history. Like labor pains, with mounting strength and frequency, they both usher at the end of the age and more importantly, herald the birth of another age — a glorious era where the King of kings physically governs the world for which He died.

Nature photographer Stephen Proctor asks, do certain landscapes resonate with you more deeply than others? Where do you feel the greatest sense of calm? When does your inner child rise up with wonder and excitement? The answer may reveal something God wants to break out in you.