We live in a world where it can be quick to pass judgments instead of seeing the best in others. We can find ourselves expressing our opinions harshly when we differ from one another.Watching debates between Christians online when there is a disagreement makes me cringe a bit when I see the responses towards one another not gentle and kind. Conflict is inevitable, but there is a way as believers that God’s Word lays out for us how to deal with these situations.There is the reality of ... continue reading...
Podcast Episode 47: Simple Ideas for a Christ-Centered Thanksgiving
I know as women we can get caught in our to-do lists and forget to give thanks in and through all things – even in the gift of preparing to serve others with the hope of pointing them to the One who we truly have all things to be thankful for!give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.~ 1 Thessalonians 5:18My hope today is to simplify your holiday planning a bit. So you’re getting this two weeks before Thanksgiving with the hopes it will ... continue reading...
Podcast Ep 46: Our Need for Contentment
The hope on today's episode of contentment is to remind us today how rich we are in Christ and that we will find our satisfaction in Him and Him alone.I want to open with the words of the apostle Paul in Philippians:Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.~ ... continue reading...
Podcast Ep 45: Our Best Parenting is Done by Prayer
God’s Word reminds us:I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.~ John 15:5 “apart from me you can do nothing” is a continual reminder that I am utterly dependent on the Lord to do anything. There are many things I can do without dependence on Christ, but the reality is I have achieved “nothing” in God’s sight.This is so true in the raising of our children. Our children are a ... continue reading...
Podcast Ep 44: Dealing With Our Sins of Jealousy & Envy
Today's podcast episode is a topic we probably don’t find ourselves talking about with others because it can be a bit uncomfortable but it’s one I know we all deal with —it’s addressing our sins of jealousy and envy.It just seems no matter where we are in life we can always find ourselves sinfully comparing ourselves to others. I would think at my age and life stage this would be over, but sadly it's not. How often do I find myself in my head comparing the circumstances of my life to others ... continue reading...
