Encouraging Women to Passionately Pursue God
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will lift you up.” James 4:10 Stormily, I stared out the window as trees, fields, and flowers flashed by. My husband sat beside me, in screaming silence, occasionally revving the engine as he switched gears. “Speak to him. Reach out your hand,” the words burned…
“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41 NIV Staring at the calendar, my heart sank. Every line was filled. She began reading. Dentist appointment. Music lesson….
“I call upon the Lord in my distress, and he answers me.” Psalm 120:1 Fuming, stomping, spitting mad, the emotions coursed through me as I threw a mental tantrum. We’re back to this again. That repetitive problem. The issue which is never resolved. That which makes life complicated. I stomped my foot and collapsed into a nearby…
“Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.” Psalm 119:105, NIV Caught up in conversation with my two daughters riding behind me, my teachable moment fizzled as I spied flashing lights in the rearview mirror. A few moments later the polite policeman asked if I had any idea how fast I was…
“Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.” Romans 12:21 The Message It was warm and sunny, a truly wonderful day. Much warmer than the day back home. I stared into the lush vegetation and beautiful blooms surrounding the amusement park. Enticing scents of funnel cakes and French fries wafted through the air. Giggles…
“Give ear and come to me; hear me, that your soul may live. I will make an everlasting covenant with you, my faithful love promised to David.” Isaiah 55:3 NIV Closing the door with a bang, my feet flew down the path, fleeing frustration, fear, and soon-to-be folly. As I rounded the bend, the beautiful…
“Fix your eyes upon Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith,” Hebrews 12:2a I organized a Moms Bible Study one summer. We met at a park every week, and the children played while we focused on Scripture. Or, we tried to focus on Scripture. The last day we met, we settled at our picnic…
Overwhelmed. Desperate. Sick and tired of being sick and tired. I know I’ve been there. I bet you have too. In Genesis 16, Hagar had felt it all. A slave to a woman who didn’t seem able to make up her mind. Forced into a relationship and pregnancy she didn’t request. No one asked Hagar…
“But He gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” James 4:6 (NIV, emphasis mine) I cannot believe this is a struggle, I thought as I quietly listened. I knew her story. I knew she had an immense Biblical background. She had many family…
I awoke with a start. Daylight filtered into our bedroom. No! Turning on my side, I gaped at the clock: 7:30. Mentally grumbling, I stumbled into the bathroom. How could I oversleep on a Saturday! My one day a week to work on my writing! The one day I rose early because I get to…