Encouraging Women to Passionately Pursue God
What have you heard about God? Do you know what is fact and what is someone’s opinion? How do we know what we don’t know? Proverbs 30:5 tells us. “Every word of God proves true, He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.” (ESV) If His words prove true, we need to…
How do you grow your faith? Read Scripture, pray, attend church? These activities help us draw closer to Him. But have you thought about things we might need to surrender or even stop? Is anything hindering us from walking with Him? In II Corinthians 10:5a, Paul writes that “We demolish arguments and every pretension that…
Mary knew the feeling of the bottom dropping out of life. She knew she needed help, not only from God, but with someone who would relate to her humanity. God knows when we need help. He knows He can provide that help and when He needs to provide it from someone with skin on.
Am I receptive to an altered agenda? I pray like Mary, I too can learn to say, “May it be as you have said.”
Do your holiday expectations of yourself weigh on your shoulders? What would Jesus want for us to do? How might be encourage each other to enjoy our favorite people this holiday season?
When service to others became a chore rather than an act of worship, I realized I needed to realign my heart.
Does God ever surprise you in a way that leaves you, well, aghast? Do you put effort into your relationship with God? Do you truly try to consult Him before choices, read His word most days, and follow His laws? I know I’m not perfect, but I really try to do that. I also know…
Are you like me, the Queen of Good Intentions? Often, I think a compliment, a word of encouragement, but I don’t always communicate it. But Scripture encourages us to encourage one another.
Today is my eldest daughter’s birthday. She’s an incredibly strong, young woman. She’s a positive, loving wife. She’s a patient, joyful mom. She’s a creative, diligent worker who fiercely loves Jesus. She’s a fighter who knows her strongest defense is on her knees and her best offense is found in the Word of God and…
When awaiting a miracle, time moves oh-so-s-l-o-w-l-y. Yet God knows. He knows where we need refinement. He knows where we need growth. And He knows where we need grace. If you are awaiting a miracle, don’t give up. Let’s pray for each other and learn to praise Him in the wait.