Over many years of walking with the Lord through many trials (and continuing to do so), I wanted to share some things that have been a help to me. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire…
My readers I’m doing a bit of a different post today and sharing with you a question I have from a dear friend and blog reader here. I’d love to try to answer your questions so if you have anything you’d like to ask about topics that relate to being a Christian woman, wife, mother…
“Blessed are the pure in…
As Christians we have the best news in the world to share, so why are we so hesitant to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others? In Matthew 5:13-14 God’s Word tells us we are salt and we are light. By being light, we are called by God to shine brightly in…
Inside: Pride is such a battle for so many of us. Pride only has one purpose: self-glorification. It robs God of His glory and seeks to bring ourselves glory. “Pride is when sinful human beings aspire to the status and position of God and refuse to acknowledge their dependence on Him.” ~ C. J. Mahaney…
Blog Posts I Loved This Week: Six tips when someone hurts you and bitterness takes root @Unspeakable When They Walk Away @Feeding On Christ The Threat of Joy in Ministry @Kelly Needham When Women March in the Wrong Direction @You Mom Has a Blog Eight Ways to an Effective Prayer Life @Rick Thomas What’s On…
7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to…
Blog Posts I Loved This Week: Why Kids Ask Why (And How To Respond Lovingly) @The Gospel Coalition How Do You Keep a Rein on Your Tongue? @The Gospel Coalition Are you the “mole” that God “whacks” over the Head? @Unspeakable via Rick Thomas The Inner Life: 4 Reasons to Have a Quiet Time @Revive…
Do you pray for your spouse regularly? Here is a daily prayer for your marriage that could make a major impact. For Wives Father, I said, “Til death do us part.” I want to mean it. Help me love You more than him and him more than anyone or anything else. Help me bring him…
Do you ever look around at the families in your church and assume they have it all together? That their lives must be carefree and they have these perfect obedient children, problem-free marriages and every day goes just as planned? We know deep down this isn’t true because we live in a fallen world. Overcoming…
Blog Posts I Loved This Week: Ten Resolutions for Christian Parents @CBMW.org Five things you need to know to change your life @Rick Thomas What’s the Most Neglected Spiritual Discipline @Desiring God Getting Real @Rick Thomas (helpful post on loving difficult people) 2017 Christian Reading Challenge for Christian Women @Young Wife’s Guide What’s On My Nightstand:…
I’m sharing a snippet below from a podcast about how we can keep our Christmas traditions simple and Christ-focused: “As the busy Christmas season is upon us we can find ourselves all wrapped up (literally wrapping too) in planning, cooking, cleaning, shopping, decorating, ministry activities and a multitude of other tasks that seem to come…
Inside: Thanksgiving is a sweet time to recognize as a family and express appreciation for all the benefits we’ve received from God and others. Thankfulness to God is a recognition that God in His goodness and faithfulness has provided for us and cared for us, both physically and spiritually. It is a recognition that we…
“Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. 3 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own…
“To be forgiven is such sweetness that honey is tasteless in comparison with it. But yet there is one thing sweeter still and that is to forgive.” ~ C. H. Spurgeon As I’m writing and processing through this post I don’t know what you my readers are coming to this post with. I don’t know…
Inside: There are some situations in our lives where it can be hard to see the good. It can be easy to lose hope and fix our eyes on the seemingly hopeless situation instead of fixing our eyes on the Lord. There are some situations in our lives where it can be hard to see…
“I have so much business I cannot get on without spending three hours daily in prayer.” ~Martin Luther Our children are a gift from the Lord, a heritage, a reward (Psalm 127:3) and they are ever so precious to the Lord and us. Caring for our children is an immeasurable responsibility but as believers,…
How many times does Sunday morning roll around and you find your heart in a state of chaos instead of calm to worship the Lord? How many Sunday’s do you arrive at church and realize you haven’t taken the time all week to pray for your pastor or your church family? I want to share with…
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