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…
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…
“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…
There’s nothing quite like a big bowl of chili on a cold, cloudy, fall day. This is one of my family’s favorite meals. I like to serve it over rice and with a side of cornbread. I promise, you will love it. 2 lbs. ground beef 1 onion 1 green bell pepper 2 garlic cloves…
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…
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…
That title probably got your attention. Take a good look at my beautiful girls. I love my girls. I would do anything for my girls. They are MY girls. Today when I picked them up from school, they got in the car and told me about a boy who had said racist comments to them. …
“Do not be anxious about anything but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 NIV I have quoted this verse for as long as I can remember when I would get nervous about something. But today on my walk, it hit me in a different way. Lately…
“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…
“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. …