Author: Dara Halydier

Dara Halydier is a pastor’s wife, a Bible teacher, a conference and retreat speaker, a mentor, a friend, and the mother of 5 grown boys! She homeschooled for 21 wonderful years is now encouraging other homeschooling families by speaking across the nation at homeschool conferences.

The Opposite of Fear

“Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be afraid for I am your God. I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you. I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 KJV What is the opposite of fear? I have walked in fear these…

I Can Do All Things

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I: Me, not great men and women of history or the bible, but me. Even me. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Can: Am…

Humility

“All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Luke 14:11 You know what they say about humility: If you think you are humble then that is pride, so you are not! But truth is that we are to be humble. So how can…

Hope in the 23rd Psalm

Feb 2015 123“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.” Psalm 23:1-3 There is so much hope in this one…

The Greatest Love

“For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 God – the greatest lover So loved – the greatest degree The world – the greatest company That He gave – the…

Find Joy

“You make him joyful with gladness in Your presence.” Psalm 21:6 Missing the joy? Find it in Jesus. I am in danger of missing my joy this morning as I head to another doctor visit about my back. Another surgery is back on the table. I am praying for injections…

Seek First

“But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you.” Luke 12:31 First things first. Seek God in all things first. Don’t leave prayer as your last resort. He is willing and able and waiting to hear from His children and to answer their prayers. The very purpose…