I have been making the annual preparations this weekend to begin our homeschool year on Monday. You know, the usual things such as ensuring we have all the pencils and erasers in order, the curriculum organized, and everything in its place. It is one of my favorite things. This will be our eighth year… Continue reading Thoughts From Psalm 1
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Yes, I am a Christian, but…
Yes, I am a Christian. But I am not perfect. I do not always represent Jesus as well as I should or even as well as I desire to. I do not intentionally do or say things that will make my Saviour look bad. I do not purposefully push you away from Him. The… Continue reading Yes, I am a Christian, but…
4 Keys to Being a Godly Wife
Scripture gives a good number of commands and boundaries for being a godly woman and wife. But I would like to break these down into 4 very simple steps for you. This is not an all inclusive list, but it will make a difference and get you to a place of allowing God to work… Continue reading 4 Keys to Being a Godly Wife
When Will You Leave Egypt?
Today’s thoughts are from Exodus chapter 3. So much has happened up to this point. The Israelites are in Egypt, in bondage under the new king. Joseph has died, the Israelites have grown in number, and the new king is intimidated and threatened by their size. His answer is to enslave, control, and mistreat them.… Continue reading When Will You Leave Egypt?
Be Ye Angry and Sin Not
“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”, Ephesians 4:26. We often hear a lot about this verse and its different applications. We see that this is not condemning anger. Anger is an emotion given to us by God, but just like all other emotions, it has a… Continue reading Be Ye Angry and Sin Not
Where Did You Hear That?
Have you ever heard your child say something and you said, “Where did you hear that?” Usually, this comes after they say something they shouldn’t. Maybe it was a surprise plan they figured out, something they said about another person, or a not-so-nice word they picked up. I know we don’t have to teach our… Continue reading Where Did You Hear That?
15 Things That Have Changed My Thinking and My Marriage
Today I just want to share things that I have been taught/told/shown by God that changed my way of thinking, which in turn changed my marriage. These apply to daily life. Start today. This is also why it’s important to be in church, pray, and read your Bible for yourself. This is how God speaks… Continue reading 15 Things That Have Changed My Thinking and My Marriage
The Power & Privilege of Prayer
Have you ever heard someone speak about a big or specific prayer that they witnessed God answer? Maybe a missionary with a powerful account of God’s protection or a seasoned saint recounting a revival service where the power of God was present and dozens got saved. Perhaps you have heard your grandparents tell you things… Continue reading The Power & Privilege of Prayer
With Good Will
I was struggling a bit in my mind, no doubt a spiritual battle. Satan wants us to think about and act negatively toward our spouses. When praying and looking at Scripture, God gave me this reminder. I am sure I’m not the only one that needs it. Webster’s 1828 dictionary explains good will as being… Continue reading With Good Will
Be like Hur
Exodus 17:8-16 “Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand. So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and… Continue reading Be like Hur
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