What will saying no to God cost you? Jonah experienced this firsthand. In Jonah 1:1-2, God calls Jonah to go to Nineveh to give them the Gospel. God knew the people’s hearts were wicked yet receptive to the Gospel at that time. He wanted Jonah to go now to the people. God was ready and… Continue reading What Will It Cost?
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I’ve Lost Myself
Have you ever said or thought this? That you have lost yourself in being a wife and mother? I do not want to downplay how you feel. Being a wife and mother can be challenging and overwhelming, especially in those early days of no sleep, temper tantrums, and potty training. However, I want to help… Continue reading I’ve Lost Myself
The Loud and Stubborn Woman
Proverbs 7:11 says, “(She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house:” This verse begins to describe a harlot. We could get into many lessons with this, but today I want to focus on this verse. This phrase stood out to me as I read this. It describes many women today, doesn’t… Continue reading The Loud and Stubborn Woman
Parenting in Proverbs
I am reading through the book of Proverbs in my daily devotions, and the Lord has reminded me of some things. Chapters 2-5 and 7 begin with a plea to listen to the instruction and wisdom. God has not written these chapters for us to ignore them. It is also written from a father to… Continue reading Parenting in Proverbs
What is Your Story?
We all have a story. Some people have things they do not want to remember, relive, or retell. Others may have less of those hard memories and more pleasant ones. Either way, those experiences have shaped us, whether we realize it or not. Trauma and pleasure shape our thoughts, wants, goals, and passions. Some experience… Continue reading What is Your Story?
Help meet Vs. Help mate
Our vocabulary today is much different than that of the original Old Testament. While these two words seem very similar, I feel there is a difference, and that’s why God chose “help meet.” Commonly, these two phrases are used interchangeably. The KJV uses “help meet” in Genesis 2:18 and 2:20, so that is the phrase… Continue reading Help meet Vs. Help mate
Maintaining a Healthy Marriage
As with any type of health-related thing, it takes effort and planning. However, all of the planning, organizing, and good ideas are useless if we never start putting them into practice. Just start. There will be off days. Days you are tired. Days when the temptation to quit is strong. Keep going. If you do… Continue reading Maintaining a Healthy Marriage
Is the Lord Your Song?
“The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.” Psalm 118:14 “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2 “The Lord is my strength and song, and he is become… Continue reading Is the Lord Your Song?
Is the Lord Your Strength?
Strength is defined as 1.“the quality or state of being physically strong.” 2. “The capacity of an object or substance to withstand great force or pressure.” Life sure brings great force and pressure, doesn’t it? Trials, heartache, spiritual warfare, peer pressure, demands of others. It is all demanding and takes great strength to withstand. And… Continue reading Is the Lord Your Strength?
Is the Lord Your Savior?
Is the Lord Your Savior? I live in southeast Tennessee, and when you ask someone if they are saved, most people will say yes, followed by their reasoning. They respond with statements such as, “Granddaddy was a preacher,” “I have always believed in God,” “I was raised in church,” or “I am trying to live… Continue reading Is the Lord Your Savior?
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