I am back at the top of this post adding the “last chapter” of the book! God answers prayers! Miracles happen! God spoke the verse “A cord of three strands….” into my marriage AFTER He gave the verse to us as a couple earlier that morning. He chose to orchestrate an entire day filled with confirmation…
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The Love of Jesus in Your Marriage
After my early morning post, “A cord of three strands”, my husband and I went grocery shopping before heading to church. We enjoyed seeing this beautiful statue of Mary and Joseph at our local Kroger. God is good to remind us and confirm His message.
Daughters need their daddies
I had to do another post this morning! My oldest daughter who is out on her own now sent this to her daddy saying how much she loved him. This list is from http://tarahedman.com/girls-daddies-knew/. The post is entitled “What Little Girls Wish Daddies Knew”. Dads, you have an honored spot in your daughter’s life! Consider reading…
Anxiety, fears, and racing thoughts
2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. God has not given us a spirit of fear! He gives us power, love, and a sound mind. Yet, today, anxiety, fear, and “monkey brain”–racing thoughts are prevalent and exhausting. Anxiety Disorders…
Kindness
Several unrelated incidents have occurred in which a common thread or theme emerged. Kindness God shares in Galatians 5:22-23 that the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. I’ve always been fascinated by the fact the word fruit is not plural perhaps conveying that all of these…
A Door of Hope
God’s Mercy on His People (Hosea 2:14-17) “Therefore, behold, I will allure her, Will bring her into the wilderness, And speak comfort to her. I will give her her vineyards from there, And the Valley of Achor as a door of hope; She shall sing there, As in the days of her youth, As in…
Secrets and Shame
Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will…
Christmas Wreath Making as a Family
The Christmas wreath symbolizes the crown of thorns our Savior wore–a symbol of His glory in suffering for us to receive eternal hope and peace. The evergreens used is the symbol of eternal life through Christ. Red symbolizes the blood that Jesus shed for us so that our sins are remembered no more. The history…
Husbands, Dads, single men-this one is for you!
Thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. Genesis 3:16 God created man and woman. Before sin came into the world these two beings, who were created in the image of God, had separate duties bestowed on them by their Creator, but were on equal standing in the eyes of…
Courageously Sowing Hope
It’s been a courageous morning! My devotional verse for the day: “This matter is your responsibility, but we will be with you; be courageous and act. Ezra 10:4 Monica is an amazing friend who knows how to send me encouraging and inspiring messages at just the right time. She is a “hope” person in my life….
ARRESTED BY GRACE 