When was the last time you were worn out? Maybe from a lack of sleep because of little ones. Or maybe you are stressed over things in your life that are out of your control. Or maybe worry over your kids, parents, finances, work, marriage has got you at the end of your rope and … [Read more…]
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs 4:23) We are shown over and over in Scripture that the heart is the wellspring of life; it is the source of our thoughts, speech, decisions, and actions. On the flip side, this means that whatever is coming out of your … [Read more…]
Idleness. Do you battle it? To be a Christian means to be in war, always. Everyday contains battle. Perhaps battles. Sometimes we are out for the count, unaware that what we perceive to be insignificant is actually the ground God intends for us to take for His glory according to His will. Everything you do … [Read more…]
Our words are extremely powerful! They are so powerful in fact, that Proverbs 18:21 states: “the tongue has the power of life and death.” To be honest, the thought that my tongue, my words, and my message have the power to build or destroy lives scares me. What a responsibility we have been given by … [Read more…]
Recently my husband purchased a ping pong table to provide some extra family fun. With 5 kids there is obviously a great range in skill and interest….but one thing I have noticed that all players have in common is the desire for a do-over. Caleb is the worst. My 11 year old is right there … [Read more…]
Spring is finally here and the weather is getting warmer! I don’t know about you, but spring cleaning always puts me in the mood to organize and decorate my house. And if you’re like me…you don’t want to spend a ton of money to get it done. Luckily, with a few supplies from a craft … [Read more…]
“They made the bronze basin and its bronze stand from the mirrors of the women who served…” Exodus 38:8 It doesn’t seem like much, but most of us women own a precious item often buried deep within the recesses of our pocketbooks. And often adorning our vanities and walls as decorative accessories. In our homes, … [Read more…]
I was thinking this morning just how amazing it is that God is in control of history. Regardless of whether we feel like we have control or things are completely out of control, God IS in control. In fact, in Exodus 3:14, He says, “I AM.” Sit for a second and know that…God IS. He … [Read more…]
All my life I’ve heard the great commission. I knew what it said and what we were supposed to do, but honestly thought if I went to church on Sunday, taught a class and if someone happened into our little group who didn’t know Jesus, I had done my job. Of course I went on … [Read more…]
I was so afraid to let go. I was afraid I would lose my edge, lose my drive, and my purpose. I feared I would be “missing out” on the exciting part of life. I didn’t want to hear that things were still happening and I wasn’t a part of it all. I knew, however, … [Read more…]
Get every new post delivered to your Inbox
Join other followers