Yesterday I saw a friend’s status expressing concern about the obsession of women’s outward beauty. She quoted a verse from 1 Peter 3 that I had just read and am struck by every time I read it. Later in the Continue reading Beauty of a Woman (1 Peter 3:3-4)
I have to confess that I stopped short when I was reading the word the other day because I read some verses that forced me to consider what the biblical standpoint is on abusive marriages.
In the last few days, I’ve had a couple object lessons from the Father that made the same point, so I feel like He’s leading me to share. It’s all about little things mattering 🙂
Father completely checked me the other day through the mouth of someone I respect. (Yes, He chastens those He loves.) I was sharing about how I’ve been walking through a process of breaking free from people pleasing. I’m SO much Continue reading Vanity (Pride)
I was talking with a friend today about prayer and I realized there are some things I’ve discovered about prayer and hindrances to a lifestyle of prayer that others might find a blessing to hear (just as my friend did!). Continue reading How-To Pray without Ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
As I was reading in Genesis 17 this evening, one line in verse 26 stood out to me: That very same day Abraham was circumcised, and his son Ishmael Let me back up and give a little context. In the Continue reading Immediate Obedience (Genesis 17)
Recently, I’ve been spending a good deal of time contemplating authority and submission to authority. Partly because my pastor has been doing a teaching that’s touched on it a number of times (last week’s message was awesome – it’s available Continue reading A Challenge to Submit (Genesis 16)
In honor of our tenth wedding anniversary, I thought I’d pause and share 10 things I love about my husband. These are just a few of the many thing I love about him, they are some of the many reasons Continue reading 10 Things I Love about my Husband
This month I got the pleasure of celebrating the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) for the first time. My church observed it by all going camping together for the 8 day feast (with a set up and tear down/clean up day Continue reading My First Sukkot
I have spent the last week rereading my journals at the Lord’s direction, which start in 1987 when I was 16. I’ve read in order up to within a few years ago (I’m still reading), and it’s been eye opening Continue reading Irrevocable Gifts/Callings (Romans 11:29)
