photo credit The first fourteen verses of Ephesians chapter one tells us who we are in Christ; verses 15-23 show us more of what God has done for us and gives to us through Christ. God showed his mighty strength when He seated Christ above all things, giving Him absolute power and authority for all […] Read more…
Purposeful Faith
Ephesians Bible Study – Week 1 Wrap-Up
I’m doing another Good Morning Girls study, this time in the book of Ephesians with a wonderful group of bloggers. It’s been very encouraging to read the thoughts of others on the first 14 verses of this New Testament epistle written by the Apostle Paul. There are some beautiful words found in this portion […] Read more…
1 John Week 12
Our Good Morning Girls study on 1 John is coming to a close. This study has been such a blessing to me, giving me the accountability to do my devotions each morning (although sometimes it became early afternoon!). This week we’re reflecting on the entire book of 1 John and as I flipped through my […] Read more…
1 John Week 10, Chapter 5
The 1 John Study will soon be drawing to a close! I’ve been growing so much in my faith as I’ve studied this book and exchanged observations and ideas with my Good Morning Girls group. I want to share just one truth today about the verses in 1 John 5 that I’ve been meditating on […] Read more…
Ideas for Celebrating Advent with Your Kids
As we come into the season of Advent, my family seeks out resources we can use to share the message of the coming Messiah with our kids. Here are some ideas for celebrating Advent that we love! Advent Devotional – This “Christmas Stories for Bedtime” book is one we enjoyed using last year during December. […] Read more…
Is My Patience Really a Virtue?
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “patience is a virtue.” A virtue is defined as “a particular moral excellence” and “a good or admirable quality.” Which makes me think: Is my patience really a virtue? Many times my grasps at patience are anything but excellent or admirable. Whether it’s waiting for the water to boil […] Read more…
Writing Them on the Doorposts: Scripture in Our Home Part 8
I hope you’ve enjoyed the Scripture in our Home series! It’s been fun for me to think of some extra ways to display Scripture on our walls, in picture frames and other places at our house. One thing we did with the kids over the weekend was to print out some “thanksgiving” Bible verses, color […] Read more…
The Strength of Gentleness
Thriving Family is a magazine for Christian families put out by Focus on the Family that we receive on a monthly basis. It contains lots of spiritual and practical living advice as well as suggestions on how to teach your children Biblical principles. Last month the magazine had a series called “The Strength of Gentleness“. […] Read more…
Five Tips for Reading the Bible
Are you someone who struggles in reading the Bible? If so, you certainly aren’t alone! Many people who want to grow in their faith have difficulty getting into the Word for various reasons. Some feel as though they cannot understand the Bible. Others think that they are not “intelligent” enough to read it and that it is best […] Read more…
Peace in All Circumstances
Do you have peace? Or are you finding it hard to rest in the Lord and let God’s peace comfort and sustain you? Lately I have been feeling much unrest about different situations in my life. Since I don’t know the future, the only choice I have is to pray for the peace of God, […] Read more…
Monday’s Meditation – The Usefulness of the Bible for Gaining Wisdom
After a long hiatus due to illness and traveling, I am back at my blog! I’m sharing today on how the Bible is useful in the pursuit of wisdom. Many people long to be wise and to make the right decisions (myself included) and the Bible gives us a great guide on how to obtain […] Read more…
Monday’s Meditation – The Usefulness of the Bible
Is the Bible still “useful” in this day and age? Were the people of the past simple-minded, stupidly depending on a book full of stories to tell them how to live? Are we so enlightened in modern times that we no longer have need of God’s Word to guide us in decision making and choice […] Read more…