“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:12-13
What comes to mind what you consider the word contentment?
Contentment is a balanced state, highly longed for, seldom achieved. Most people desire contentedness. Yet, it's elusive. Few people are genuinely content...
“Jesus, take the wheel.”
I tend to be more of an “I’ll drive!” kind of gal far too much of the time. There are areas of my life that I’m quick to surrender to the Lord’s control. Yet, others, I find myself habitually butting in, clutching the wheel. It’s a revealing pattern. One that I must willfully bring to the foot of the cross – over and over. Are there desires tucked in your heart? Resolutions rendered that seem too tender to surrender? I deeply understand. Let’s remember Who we worship....
Last year around this time (January 2021), I went on a 21 day prayer fast that changed the course of my life, and the entire year ahead. I feel that fasting is something that not many people talk about, or at least I don't personally hear about it from others often, so I wanted to share my powerful experience with one of the many fasts God has called me to in my life! I hope by sharing my personal journey, you will feel encouraged to seek God about fasting, and consider the awesome benefits...
“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word, I hope; my soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning.” Psalm 130:5-6
“Why do waiting rooms have to seem so ominous?”
Last week, I thought of that quote sitting in a waiting room feeling anxious and restless expecting a medical diagnosis. Sitting, I noticed that I felt very alone in that room. I felt uncomfortable and chilly, squirming around on the crackly paper-covered bench barely...
Recently, in the Dashing Dish Member's Forum, many of you asked for more support and material to help spiritual growth. Be still my heart! My favorite part of this community is the union we have in Christ. Today, I'm thrilled to share with you some of my favorite bible studies to help you grow in your walk with Jesus.
Let me preface this by saying, you absolutely can't go wrong with anything from Elizabeth George. This study, though, is my favorite.
Jesus is the reason for the season. We've all heard it. We sincerely believe it, and we desperately long to preserve it. But how amid real-life do we keep Christ the center of Christmas? The struggle is real. Today, I'm sharing ideas our family has enjoyed and one bold Christmas ambition I've not yet been brave enough to fulfill.
Santa Is the Delivery Man for Jesus
This tip is for those of you with younger kids. My fondest childhood Christmas memories included anticipation and delight of...
Every man's way is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs and examines the hearts [of people and their motives]. Proverbs 21:2
"The Devil won't make you bad. He'll make you busy." That's a saying that's stuck with me for years. Lately, though, it seems there's been a subtle twist put on it. The Liar found a new approach. He won't make you busy, but he'll make you FEEL BAD for BEING busy! There's a growing campaign for purposefully slowing down at Christmas. There are a plethora of...
“A voice of one calling: ‘In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.’” Isaiah 40:3-5
Do you have that "one" Christmas memory that trumps all other Christmas memories? We do. One year, we...
“Whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.” 1 John 2:6
We spend an inordinate amount of time and resources investing in our outer appearance. How many products did your face dawn today? No shame in this game. I’ll go first! With this devotional in mind, I counted the number of products and supplements (not to mention tools) I used, all in the name of health and beauty. Somehow, I managed to swallow or slather on more than twenty products – all before 9...
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
For as long as I can remember, my daughter has wanted to grow up. Her entire existence revolved around getting big. At six, though, and much to her chagrin, she was indeed little.
One day, she was enjoying an unhurried Saturday morning. She lingered in her footie jams. She had knotted bed hair flying in all directions. She hummed a quiet, contented little...
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