by Gayla Grace | Mar 15, 2016 | acceptance, Blog, Scripture for Stepfamily Life, stepfamily relationships
It’s been a tough week in Bossier City, Louisiana, where I live. Life-threatening storms swept through our community with 20 inches of rain over a two-day period and flooding that left many families homeless. School dismissed for three days while displaced...
by Gayla | Dec 22, 2011 | attitude, Blog, hope, love, Scripture for Stepfamily Life, stepfamily relationships
I was on the phone this week with stepfamily author, Ron Deal. We were chatting about his upcoming move to assume a new position with FamilyLife as the Director of Blended Families Ministries. (Read press release here). I could hear his excitement of continuing his...
by Gayla | Aug 11, 2011 | Blog, Faith, Fear, Scripture for Stepfamily Life
As I sat in the unfamiliar church service with strangers on every side, I felt the tears begin to roll down my cheeks. “I miss my church back in Conway,” I told the Lord. “I miss my friends. I miss my kids. Why did we have to move out of state?...
by Gayla | Mar 14, 2011 | Blog, Faith, Prayer, Scripture for Stepfamily Life, successful stepparenting
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed.” (Proverbs 16:3)My mom told me once that kids usually figure things out eventually and get on the right path, even if they stray for awhile during their teen-age and young...
by Gayla | Nov 19, 2010 | Blog, Faith, Grace, Scripture for Stepfamily Life, thankfulness
“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight...
by Gayla | Nov 12, 2010 | Blog, Faith, love, perseverance, Scripture for Stepfamily Life, stepfamily relationships, successful stepparenting
“Love is pateint, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude. It is not self-seeking. It is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects,...
by Gayla | Oct 29, 2010 | Blog, Faith, Scripture for Stepfamily Life
Today I want to share one of my favorite songs by Kutless, “What Faith Can Do.” I hope you will take the time to watch the video and listen to the lyrics. Here are a few phrases from the song that resonate with me: “Impossible is not a word....
by Gayla | Oct 22, 2010 | Blog, Faith, Scripture for Stepfamily Life
Friday’s Favorite Scripture this week is Isaiah 41:10: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you wth my righteous right hand.”In my last post I shared...
by Gayla | Oct 15, 2010 | Blog, Faith, peace, Scripture for Stepfamily Life
Note to Readers: I’m starting a new format with my Friday blog entries. I will post a favorite Scripture, quote, or song video every Friday and how it applies to stepfamily life. I will continue my post series on tips for a successful remarriage...