Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 (Verse on Bible Hub) FINDING GRATITUDE IN THE HARD TIMES I love thanking God for His blessings in good times but I’ve struggled in finding gratitude in the hard times. I asked God a few months ago why that was and He showed me the things …
What is your Guiding Word for 2020?
Reading Time: 9 minutesCommit to the LORD whatever you do, and He will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3 ❤ (Verse on Bible Hub) What is your Guiding Word for 2020? Happy New Year everyone! Are you excited for the year ahead? For some of us, we may be feeling a little weariness wash over our souls when we think of picking ourselves back up …
Blessed is She Who has Believed
Reading Time: 7 minutes“Blessed is she who has believed that the LORD would fulfill His promises to her!” Luke 1:45 NIV ❤ (Verse on Bible Hub) Luke 1:45 … BLESSED IS SHE WHO HAS BELIEVED When the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, he declared she was God’s chosen vessel to deliver Jesus, the Son of the Most High. At first, Mary was startled and …
The Thanksgiving Psalm
Reading Time: 5 minutesA PSALM OF THANKSGIVING ❤ MAKE A JOYFUL SHOUT TO THE LORD, ALL THE EARTH. SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS; COME BEFORE HIS PRESENCE WITH SINGING. KNOW THAT THE LORD, HE IS GOD; IT IS HE WHO HAS MADE US, AND NOT WE OURSELVES; WE ARE HIS PEOPLE AND THE SHEEP OF HIS PASTURE. ENTER INTO HIS GATES WITH THANKSGIVING, …
A Sweet Friendship Refreshes the Soul
Reading Time: 4 minutesA SWEET FRIENDSHIP REFRESHES THE SOUL. Proverbs 27:9 The MSG ❤ (Verse on Bible Hub) A SWEET FRIENDSHIP REFRESHES THE SOUL GOD designed us to be in community with each other. None of us are an island to ourselves. I love Proverbs 27:9. When I looked up the meaning of the word ‘Refresh’, I found the following: Refresh: “To restore strength; …
When I Deny Jesus
Reading Time: 6 minutesFOR TO ME, TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS GAIN. PHILIPPIANS 1:21 ❤ Verse on Biblehub WHEN I DENY JESUS Some years back, Keith Wheeler was a guest speaker at our church. He is the man who, since 1985, has carried a 12 foot wooden cross through 175 countries on all 7 continents. Keith shared some stories from his …
The Heaven Intended Series | Book Review and Giveaway
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Heaven Intended Series | Book Review and Giveaway. I love historical fiction novels and movies. Especially stories set with American History as the backdrop. So when I had the opportunity to read the Heaven Intended Series, and do this book review and giveaway, I was excited. It made for the perfect summer read for me. I was graciously gifted …
Fight the Good Fight of Faith
Reading Time: 6 minutesFIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH. TAKE HOLD OF THE ETERNAL LIFE TO WHICH YOU WERE CALLED WHEN YOU MADE YOUR GOOD CONFESSION IN THE PRESENCE OF MANY WITNESSES. 1 Timothy 6:12 ❤ (Verse on Bible Hub) The Apostle Paul tells us in Galatians 5:1: “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let …
Put on the Whole Armor of God | Part Two
Reading Time: 6 minutesPUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD, THAT YOU MAY BE ABLE TO STAND AGAINST THE SCHEMES OF THE DEVIL. EPHESIANS 6:11 ESV ❤ (Verse on Bible Hub) EPHESIANS 6 My friend, if we want to survive and thrive despite the enemy’s attacks, we must determine to develop our spiritual grit. The enemy of our soul is very intentional in his …
Children are a Gift from the Lord | How God Stopped Me from Aborting my Baby
Reading Time: 10 minutesCHILDREN ARE A GIFT FROM THE LORD; THEY ARE A REAL BLESSING. PSALM 127:3 ❤ (Verse in Bible Hub) We All Have Mile Markers in our Lives You know those moments. They are like remembrance stones. When we look back, we just KNOW in those moments, our eternal God stepped into time and changed the course of our lives. People remember …
Follow Jesus: A Christian Teen’s Guide to Navigating the Online World | Book Review
Reading Time: 5 minutesAND NOW THESE THREE REMAIN: FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE. BUT THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE. 1 CORINTHIANS 13:13 ❤ (Verse on Bible Hub) Follow Jesus: A Christian Teen’s Guide to Navigating the Online World | Book Review and Giveaway Christian parents, ministry leaders, educators, counselors and anyone else working with our teens, THIS is the resource for you. “Most teens …