If you follow me on social media, you have probably heard me expressing my joy over my daughter Maddie (age 5) growing so much this past year, and how she has become more bold and brave. This was a journey over the past year, and so much of the change and progress we noticed in her came from prayer and speaking the word of God over her.
Since Maddie was born she has always been a tender-hearted child, which is perfectly the way God made her! When she turned two however, I noticed that she...
“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked [He will not allow Himself to be ridiculed, nor treated with contempt nor allow His precepts to be scornfully set aside]; for whatever a man sows, this and this only is what he will reap. For the one who sows to his flesh [his sinful capacity, his worldliness, his disgraceful impulses] will reap from the flesh ruin and destruction, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.” Galatians 6:7-8
What kind of seed are you...
"We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:5
Our thoughts are vitally important in light of the current culture. It would be so easy to allow the state of the world to drag us into fear, worry, and even hopelessness. That's why we as believers must think on purpose. Do you harness the power of intentional thoughts or find yourself caught in thought currents that...
"Yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist." 1 Corinthians 8:6
Father. That name can mean such different things for so many of us. For many, the word Father brings a sense of love and acceptance, security, and tenderness. For others, fear, pain, distrust, or disappointment. Regardless of how you currently feel, it's never too late to know and understand the Father...
Fasting. It’s a hot topic. While there are some controversial opinions about fasting, most health care experts agree that fasting (when done correctly) provides many physical and emotional benefits. As believers, we know that fasting is a gift with more than physical benefits. From the beginning, God provided fasting as a spiritual tool to help break strongholds, purify ourselves before Him, orient our minds toward Him, and so many other advantages to enjoy spiritual breakthrough and growth....
Read Joshua 1:1-19; This passage in Joshua is one of my favorites in all of scripture. Four times the Lord commands him, "Be strong and courageous." I love this for so many reasons. It comforts me, and it makes me smile. Does the Lord get us or what? I don't know about you, but I can be a "four times" kind of gal. I find so much grace in the Lord's approach to Joshua and us. Our Lord knows that even the most pure-hearted Jesus-girl may begin to step out in faith and then retreat. "Be strong...
Idols are worthless; they are ridiculous lies! On the day of reckoning they will all be destroyed. But the God of Israel is no idol! He is the Creator of everything that exists, including His people, his own special possession. The Lord of Heavens Armies is his name. Jeremiah 10:15-16
Is your weight an Idol? I’ve had many times in my life when I’ve had to pause and ask myself this question.
Most of us think of idols as wood statues that are worshiped as false Gods, when in reality, an idol is...
“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ Then I said, ‘Here am I! Send me.’” Isaiah 6:8
I’m reflecting today on four simple words, “Here I am, Lord.” Simply said, yet sometimes putting feet to them is difficult, isn’t it? I consider the men of the Bible who have willing stood before the Lord and willingly offered their voices and hearts. Yes, Lord, it’s me you’re looking for. Here I am.
Perhaps the most astonishing example is Abraham, who, when...
"Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches. Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for, in due season, we will reap if we do not give up. So then, as we have the opportunity, let us do good to everyone, especially to...
“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Proverbs 17:22
We have a long trip planned with the family this summer. My daughter is anything but enthused about the lengthy amount we will spend on the road. Last night as we talked about all the fun we’ll have on this trip, my daughter looked stoic.
After a few minutes of listening, she said, “I can’t think of the fun because all I can think about is the long car ride that I’m dreading.” My wise husband responded...
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