“The unfolding of Thy words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple.” Psalm 119:130, NASB I knelt in prayer and briefly wished an angel could speak to me. Tell me what to do. Give the direction I longed for. Then I realized: I don’t need an angel to appear with a message. Let me […]
Christian Living
Strengthened by Grace
“Do not be carried away by varied and strange teachings; for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, through which those who were thus occupied were not benefited.” Hebrews 13:9, NASB We’ve just experienced a season of tremendous giving that’s accompanied by delightful foods. In no particular order, my […]
Mortifying Moments & How to Avoid a Major One
We’ve all had them: mortifying moments. Recently as I stirred a huge pot of chili, I recalled one such moment in my life. I was a fairly new wife who covered every detail before company arrived—like cleaning the entire house and working on the meal. One particular day, we hosted my husband’s aunt, uncle, and cousin. I think […]
Vlog: What is Your Calling?
Our calling … God calls each of us to something particular. I want to encourage you in that, so please watch. Encouragement for You ~ Jeremiah 1:5
Dressing Up: Relationships & Armor – Is There a Connection?
photo credit: Suit of French Armour via photopin (license) “Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” Ephesians 6:10-11, Nasb My mind’s been set on beginning this series with […]
Doing Life: Same As Always
photo credit: Morning Light via photopin (license) “But like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written, ‘YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY.’” 1 Peter 1:15-16, NASB How many times have we heard the phrase, “holier-than-thou”? It’s not used complimentarily, and […]