Easter Sunday is only a few days away and I wanted to remind everyone of Jesus' finished work on the Cross. Remember that you already have victory over your battles because of Jesus' death and resurrection! Although you maybe going through extremely difficult times, turn your attention to Him. … Read More
Devotionals
Bible Readings and Reflection for Holy Week
Posted on 3.25.13
As we celebrate Holy Week we are reminded of the joyous celebration of Palm Sunday to the blessed remembrance of Maundy Thursday to the somber hours of Good Friday and the triumph of Easter Morning-- as part of your devotional practice. I have gathered some of my favorite scriptures that help to … Read More
How to Mark Your Bible
Posted on 3.18.13
Quiet time with Jesus, is my most favorite time of day. Nothing like my coffee, my two Bibles: Joyce Meyer's The Everyday Life Amplified Bible, and the Life Application Study Bible (NIV), and my Bible marking tools.For so long I struggled with my Bible study time. I did the whole, "God, lead me … Read More
Guarding Your Child’s Heart
Posted on 3.11.13
Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. —Proverbs 4:32 NLTIf you are like me, then you know how it feels competing daily with the media for influence over our kids. The Kardashian clan to the dysfunctional Teen Moms on MTV to Rhianna and, yes, even … Read More
When Faith Slips Away
Posted on 3.4.13
Sometimes like Jesus' disciples, we feel threatened by the storms of life. During these moments, when our hearts are flooded with uncertainty we must remember that God is not simply near, He is here. Have you ever felt your faith in God slipping away? If so, you are good company. Even the … Read More
The Lost Coin
Posted on 2.18.13
“Suppose a woman has ten coins and loses one. Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house, and look for the coin carefully until she finds it? When she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Let’s celebrate! I’ve found the coin that I lost.’ So I can … Read More
Loving Our Children at All Times
Posted on 2.12.13
This is the month of love! When you think of love, you think butterflies in your stomach, red roses, and chocolates. But that isn't how it always is. The Bible clearly tells us in love...is long suffering. “Love suffers long…” 1 Corinthians 13:4 When I first read that love suffers long, I … Read More
Radical Trust
Posted on 1.21.13
If our God Whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, He will deliver us out of your hand, O king. But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image which you have set up! —Dan. 3:17-18 Trust. When we say, … Read More
God’s Plans For Your Life: Part Two
Posted on 1.14.13
We're already two weeks into the new year, and today I will continue with the second and final part of the theme: God's plans for your life. If you need to catch up you can read part one here.The passage is based off of Jeremiah 29:11-14.3. God's plans are better than mine. Isaiah 55:8-9 … Read More
God’s Plans For Your Life: Part One
Posted on 1.7.13
Plans. We all have them. Some more detailed than others. Some rushed through, and others organized and long. Sometimes done consciously while others, we can make without thinking. But we always have plans. What happens is that many times our plans don’t come out as, well, planned. Sometimes we … Read More
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