December 1

John 1:1-5 NIV “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  He was with God in the beginning.  Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.  In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind…

Advent Scripture Schedule

Are you looking for a schedule of Bible verses to read to keep your heart on what Christmas is all about?  Well, you are about to be blessed.  I went through the four gospels and came up with a schedule from December 1 through December 25.  If you would like to receive a short devotional…

Do You Need a Life Preserver?

“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life.” Psalm 138:7(NIV) Have you ever felt like you were drowning and you needed a word from the Lord?  Last week, that is exactly how I felt.  Life can be hard and yucky and difficult and hard, very hard.  There was an evening that was…

To Women Who Have Been Sexually Abused

I have a lot of labels that have stuck to me over my life.  Christian.  Mom.  Wife.  Daughter.  Sister.  Aunt.  Niece.  Friend.  Teacher.  Author.  Blogger.  and the list could go on but it tends to stop at Sexual Abuse Survivor.  That’s the one that send my heart into a quicker rhythm.  That’s the one that…

Read the Fine Print

I am a bargain shopper.  I watch for deals on emails or blogs or Facebook.  I have too many loyalty cards to count.  I have one for all the grocery stores in my area even though I usually shop at Fry’s.  I have cards for shoe stores.  I have cards for restaurants.  And I have…

The Secret to Being Healed

“Praise the Lord, O my soul; and my inmost being, praise his holy name.  Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits – who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires…

Feast on God’s Word

“Here I am!  I stand at the door and knock.  If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.”  Revelation 3:20 NIV This school year I have a new morning routine that I’m really excited about.  I get up everyday no later than 5 am. …

When God Says, “I Forgot”

On Sunday I made the worst parenting mistake I’ve ever made.  Earlier in the day, I went to church and sang beautiful songs to my God.  I listened earnestly to the sermon.  After the service I prayed with two ladies.  We came home and fireworks exploded between one of my girls and me. I could…

My Praise to the Lord

“Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.  Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.”  Psalm 95:1 NIV Today I want to praise the Lord with you.  I want to shout aloud, or write, to the Rock…

Why I Love the Book of Deuteronomy

“The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.”  Deuteronomy 34:27a (NIV) I must confess that Deuteronomy is one of my favorite Old Testament books.  I’m guessing you may be thinking why.  I know, it’s one of those books that we tend to skip because it’s full of rules.  But I would…