Hebrews 11:1
What are some of your favorite Christmas traditions? Traditions like putting up the tree on the day after Thanksgiving, buying a special new ornament each year, or opening one gift on Christmas Eve are a special part of the Christmas season.While we share many traditions, we also add our own unique twists to them. Maybe... Continue Reading →
Book of JudeWritten in the reign of Nero, AD 54-68Jude writes his letter AD 60-64. Temple is destroyed, the early church scatters AD70 Jude is the fifth shortest book in the Bible, clocking in with 461 words. One night, when I couldn’t sleep I thought I would read Jude. I thought, “It’s short and shouldn’t... Continue Reading →
I feel like I just gave birth! This devotional has been started and put on the back burner for a year but it's finally time to release into the world. Fly, little book, fly! Did you know that scientific research shows that giving thanks for just 3 things a day makes you 25% happier? And that’s not... Continue Reading →
Hygge, pronounced (Hue-gah) is a Danish word originally derived from an Old Norwegian word meaning well-being and protection from the outside elements. Denmark has notoriously cold, long winters. The concept of hygge has been used by Danish people to help mentally combat the brutally dark, relentless winter season, and fill their homes with comfort and... Continue Reading →
The Bible doesn't tell us a lot about Mary Magdalene's past. Her back story is hidden from us, left to speculation by many. Was Mary Magdalene a prostitute, Jesus' wife, the most loved disciple, and Peter's adversary? We can speculate all day long, or we can look to the Bible for clues about the real... Continue Reading →
The question for today is: Who do you listen to? The world or, the Spirit of God? Before we continue on with Philippians, first things first, before I continue. I am not a Bible scholar. I don’t have a degree in theology. I am just a woman who desperately wants to understand the Bible and... Continue Reading →
Today, I have something special for you! 1 Thessalonsians 5:23 says, "Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." Humans are made of three parts: Spirit, Soul, and Body. These are three... Continue Reading →
The question for today is: How do you act when nobody is looking? Or, what do people say about you when you are not around? Before we continue on with Philippians, first things first, before I continue. I am not a Bible scholar. I don’t have a degree in theology. I am just a woman... Continue Reading →
The question for today is: How's your relationship with God? Your relationship with Christ matters. It's the most important relationship we will ever have. Let's take a look at Philippians in verses 2:1-11 which describes a life worthy of the Gospel. ***Before we continue on with Philippians, first things first, before I continue. I am... Continue Reading →
A Walk Through Philippians, Part 1: The Back Story Anyone who says, "People don't change," never read the story of Saul/Paul. Originally named Saul, Paul was number one enemy to all Jesus followers. He made it his life's work to seek out and persecute Christians. And, when I say "persecute" I really mean he stoned,... Continue Reading →
Your relationship with God matters. That is why I wrote this journal. It’s all about Him. As Christians our ultimate goal is to have a relationship with Christ, right? That’s what we say in church. It’s what we tell people. But how excited are you about Bible study...really? This isn’t meant to make you feel... Continue Reading →
Let's just be honest here. We all are freaked out about raising kids. All moms fear messing up our kids big time. Like, they will need therapy big. When my kids were younger, parenting felt tough, but manageable. Daughter has temper-tantrums? There's a book, a blog post, or at least advise from a friend to... Continue Reading →
When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus' body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, "Who will roll the stone... Continue Reading →
You can't eat pizza for breakfast. Or grilled cheese. You can't eat ice cream for dinner, either. Your clothes have to match. So do your socks. You can't write in your Bible. You must have birthday cake on your birthday. You shall not sing loudly in church if you can't carry a tune in a... Continue Reading →
Last month I wrote about my Small Seeds Bible Campaign for Gospel for Asia. I talked about reaching my campaign goal earlier this year, and why not up the campaign ante? Today I opened my email to find Small Seeds have blessed GFA missionaries once again by exceeding that Bible campaign goal of $200! What... Continue Reading →
LISTEN TO THIS: There are 80,000 people who will die today in South Asia without ever hearing about Jesus Christ. They don't know his name, let alone that He died for them. Let that sink in a moment. They don't know HIM. 97% of these unreached people live in an area called the 10/40 window. Yet,... Continue Reading →
It wasn't that long ago that my now teenage daughter's only wish for under the Christmas tree was a beloved Princess Anneliese dress-up dress. It was decked out in pink and sparkles. What other color would it be? Oh, how times have changed! If you live with a teenager, you know what I mean. A... Continue Reading →
I came of age in the 80s, singing along with my cassette tapes "like a virgin" before I really understood what that song meant. It was a time when every teenage girl in my small town wanted to be like Madonna or Cyndi Lauper. "Girls just wanna have fun" was our anthem. Neon, large earrings,... Continue Reading →
Here we go again. Another celebrity Christian has fallen (or was pushed) off his pedestal. If you live under a rock, let me get you caught up, because it's a doozy! The story broke last week that Josh Duggar, the eldest son of the Duggar clan and stars of the reality show "19 Kids and Counting",... Continue Reading →
Through the Bible, God makes a lot of promises to us. One such promise is a beautiful one. It's the rainbow promise. In Genesis, after the great flood, we are reminded of His promise to never again flood the earth and destroy everything. GENESIS 9:11 I establish my covenant with you: Never again will all... Continue Reading →
Some days it can be hard to follow Christ instead of the world. And for that, I think God maybe disappointed and a little ashamed of me. Some days it's hard to display grace to others. Some days I try hard to be a 'good Christian' but know, deep down I am failing. And that... Continue Reading →
When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus' body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, "Who will roll the... Continue Reading →
Have you ever prayed for something that you wanted/needed badly? Have you ever prayed for healing, whether for yourself or a loved one? Were those prayers answered? I have, so I know the power of prayer is real. It's not to say those prayers were answered just the way I wanted, because God answers prayers,... Continue Reading →
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