Fasting is withholding food of our flesh to instead feast upon Him the Father. It is savoring His word more than our daily bread. Ultimately, we fast as a longing for The Creator more than his creation. We fast as a posture of humility, crying, “Lord have your way in my life, have your way … Continue reading
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Weep With Those Who Weep
“Weep with those who weep.” – Romans 12:15b We weep with you Sandy Hook Elementary. The nation grieves for the families of Newton, Connecticut. Our best response is to weep with you, and to share your broken hearts. Unworthy. I had no idea how to approach a worthy response to such great tragedy. It took … Continue reading
Love My Neighbor
“Waaaahhhhhh!” I hear my daughter screaming at the top her lungs. I swoop in for the rescue. She’s just learned to walk, and her unsteady legs caused her trip and scrape her face on the brick wall of our porch. These mild sunny December days have lured the girls and me to spend many an … Continue reading
Cheat the Church
I was plagued with the guilt of decision making. Should I stay or should I go? My women’s bible study was having a social last night, a cookie swap for a time to get to know each other. I really wanted to go because I’m new to the group and wanted to hang out with … Continue reading
Miracle Baby. Praying for Your Unborn Twins, Week 28
My dear friend’s baby is 28 weeks old today. He’s a miracle baby, born early at 25 weeks due to preeclampsia. He’s close to 2 pounds, and that’s reason to celebrate! It’s amazing that today’s technology will allow him to grow up into a normal healthy man. For now, his parents’ emotions teeter-totter with his … Continue reading
The Strong and Courageous Woman: Day 5
Journey to become a strong and courageous woman through the book of Joshua. Please forgive the unpolished product, this is a study in process. Here it is uncut and unfinished. DAY 5: WHO IS JOSHUA? Today we continue to look at the man Joshua and see how God used Moses to prepare him to be … Continue reading
The Strong and Courageous Woman: Day 4
Journey to become a strong and courageous woman through the book of Joshua. Please forgive the unpolished product, this is a study in process. Here it is uncut and unfinished. DAY 4: Grumbling Israelites Yesterday, we saw the sons of Israel grumble against Moses and Aaron. Then, they wanted to stone Joshua and Caleb for … Continue reading
The Strong and Courageous Woman: Day 3
Journey to become a strong and courageous woman through the book of Joshua. Please forgive the unpolished product, this is a study in process. Here it is uncut and unfinished. DAY 3: Facing the Giants 1) How did the congregation (or the sons of Israel) respond to the spies’ report in the following verses? a) … Continue reading
The Strong and Courageous Woman: Day 2
Journey to become a strong and courageous woman through the book of Joshua. Please forgive the unpolished product, this is a study in process. Here it is uncut and unfinished. DAY 2: Background on Joshua Today we look at how the people of Israel responded to the news of what beheld them in the Promise … Continue reading
The Strong and Courageous Woman: Day 1
I am so excited to study the book Joshua with you! This wonderful book contains the details of how God led his people into the Promise Land. I believe that God has so many truths to share with you through this study about living a life complete in Him so that we can be strong … Continue reading
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