​“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devils’ schemes.” (Ephesians 6:10-11, NIV)

​Oh God, help my child learn to obey and honor us so that she may be blessed. May she obey and serve You with all her heart, mind, soul, and strength. ...

​Mild irritation boiled just beneath my skin. The entire day held elements that pushed, poked, and prodded my patience and tongue! My daughter's sweet voice, which normally filled me with smiles, now grated in its whiny volume and tested the boundaries. Not a horrendous day, but not a great day either. Finding out that my original post for Ephesians Chapter 6 was riddled with necessary rewrites added insult to injury. By the time we hit dinner, my irritation bubbled over. “What do you mean?” I quizzed my husband, “that doesn’t add up!” I glowered at him across the room, “Something isn’t quite right!” ...