Author Archives: Kathy Widenhouse

Fatherhood Series #1: Effective Fathers Are Present

For You From The Word Talk about [God’s commandments] when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. (Deuteronomy 6:7) For You To Think About First in a … Continue reading

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Cultural Attitudes: Indifference Towards Life

For You From The Word I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! You are lukewarm — neither hot nor cold. (Revelation 3:15-16, NIV) For You To Think … Continue reading

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Memorial: How to Take Care that You Don’t Forget

For You From The Word Take care lest you forget. (Deuteronomy 6:12, ESV) For You To Think About A memorial pays tribute to a person who has passed away. Memorial Day, for instance, reminds Americans about the sacrifices made by … Continue reading

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How One Mom Impacted Thousands of Lives

For You From The Word Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too … Continue reading

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A Mother’s Day Prayer to Pray and Share

For You From The Word Her children arise and call her blessed. (Proverbs 31:28) For You To Think About Heavenly Father, Thank You for my mother. I appreciate that she chose life for me. While I cannot know all details … Continue reading

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A Prayer When Pregnant and Lonely

For You From The Word Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely … my hope is in you. (Psalm 25:16, 21) For You To Think About A prayer when pregnant and lonely, based on Psalm … Continue reading

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Prayer of Those Facing an Unplanned Pregnancy

For You From The Word My soul glorifies the Lord. (Luke 1:46) For You To Think About Based on Mary’s words in Luke 1:46-48 during her pregnancy. Heavenly Father, I honor You. My heart lifts up Your name, God, and … Continue reading

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A Pregnant Woman’s Prayer

For You From The Word O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. (Psalm 139:1) For You To Think About A pregnant woman’s prayer, based on Psalm 139:1-18 Heavenly Father, You understand me more deeply than I can … Continue reading

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Motherhood Series, Part 4: Respect for Mothers and Motherhood

For You From The Word King Solomon rose up to meet (his mother Bathsheba) and bowed down to her, and sat down on his throne and had a throne set for the king’s mother; so she sat at his right … Continue reading

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Motherhood Series, Part 3: Four Ways a Mother Nurtures Her Child

For You From The Word Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. … love your neighbor as yourself. 
(Mark 12:30-31, NIV) For You … Continue reading

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