Posts with the category “christian-living”

I just sat back, took a deep breath and whispered in my heart “God, I just don’t know what to do”. That was it, no resounding monologue, no great oracle to go down in the history books of prayer, jus...  Read More

What comes to mind when you hear the word “revival”? Recently when I asked my friends online this question, they gave a variety of answers with some common threads. Spiritual awakening of the Church;...  Read More

This month's study focus will be: BELIEVE. At first I thought this would be an easy topic, after all, believing in Christ is at the core of being a Christian. But the more I dug into God's Word, it be...  Read More

We've been hearing a lot about revival lately, in no small part to what is happening on a college campus. So, you might be wondering, just exactly what is revival? Is it a church meeting? Do I need to...  Read More

Living in biblical peace does not mean our circumstances are simple, without conflict and hassle free, but rather, we have the presence of God with us in all situations we face so we can engage in the...  Read More

Birthdays have a way of causing you to reflect, especially as that number starts getting higher. You know, like eligible for AARP. I actually enjoy each birthday and thankful for each one. Am I taking...  Read More

(Part 4 of Rest for the Weary Soul) Today’s scripture is a familiar one for me. I’ve studied it, memorized it, illustrated it. It’s a beautiful message directly from Jesus himself – an invitation of r...  Read More

(Part 3 of Rest for the Weary Soul series) Be still and know...hmmm. What do you struggle with the most: being still or doing nothing? Maybe both? It may help to remember that there is a difference be...  Read More

[Part 2 of Rest For The Weary Soul series] have learned – and apparently need to re-learn often – that in those times when I feel unrest, when I am anxious or unsettled, when my stress-o-meter is in ...  Read More

[Part 1 of the series, Rest For The Weary Soul] Lately, my soul has been feeling pretty weary. Some things have crept in and drained my joy, my peace and my motivation. And I need to rest, replenish a...  Read More

Ever had a guest who overstayed their welcome? I sure have. He took up residence a long time ago and then refused to leave. Living with him camped out in my head became normal. He planted negative t...  Read More

Being still -- what a challenge for us today with our hurried schedules and responsibilities. But Oswald Chambers reminds us: 'The busyness of things obscures our concentration on God." With our atten...  Read More

Over the years I have learned, when God tells me to eliminate a weed from my life, I can't just chop it off or cut it down. I must dig deep and remove the roots so that none of the weed will grow bac...  Read More

While Miriam is perhaps a lesser-known woman of the Bible, she was given a front-row seat to some of the most dramatic miracles in history, starting with the one that unfolded on the banks of the Nile...  Read More

In Romans 8:28, God promises everything will all be good, right? In truth, sometimes everything is not good. Sometimes we lose, sometimes we fail, sometimes the relationship is not mended, sometimes ...  Read More

Another Mother’s Day is upon us and admittedly my emotions are all over the chart. I lost my sweet mama three years ago and the thought of not celebrating with her is surreal. Some days the tears just...  Read More

If you’ve ever struggled to put into words how God has been at work in your life, this article is for you! I’d love to be your Susan – to help put your faith stories into words so that other people in...  Read More

Are you afraid to share your personal testimony with others? Are you thinking, why? What’s the point? Or, if you do share, are you worried you might say something wrong?...  Read More

Her husband served the Lord faithfully for years. Now he was gone, and the grief crippled her. To make matters worse, she had no way to pay the bills. Bill collectors kept calling. Would her sons have...  Read More

SHE WAS AT THE END OF HER ROPE. She ignored her gnawing hunger as she walked past the fish market and the baker’s cart, smelling warm bread as she passed. Her mind churned on overdrive, replaying the ...  Read More

What might happen if the people of today’s church began praying in earnest for our churches and church leaders? Can you just imagine a powerful flood of revival washing through our churches and out in...  Read More

We didn’t know what autism was and didn’t know anyone with a child with autism. Googling autism back then made his future look grim, leading to more calls from friends, now with questions....  Read More

What is hope? Is it a wishy- washy maybe or a kind of unsure optimism? The modern idea of hope is “to wish for, to expect, but without certainty of the fulfillment; to desire very much, but with no re...  Read More

What place is more central to our lives than home? So I want to invite you to do something you may have never done, or if you have, then I want to encourage you to do it again - pray over your home....  Read More

If I was truly going to make a meaningful difference, then I had to declutter my heart and mind of the things I no longer needed. ...  Read More

Are we willing to “be prepared to stop” what we are doing in our everyday lives to share the Gospel with those around us?...  Read More

In my personal experience, I didn't truly understand the meaning of forgiveness until God told me I had to forgive the unforgivable. I wrestled with this for a long time....  Read More

Throughout the Old Testament, we see God defending the Israelites against numerous bullies. In Genesis 15, God promised Abraham many blessings, including countless heirs, protection, provision, and la...  Read More

When the Pharisees asked Jesus about which was the greatest commandment, they weren’t asking because they didn’t know, they were asking to try to trip Jesus up. The issue became less about what they a...  Read More

Through the years, I often felt unloved. The pit of my heart carried a nagging sense of deep emptiness. This, my friends, is a sad condition on any day. What if there’s a Valentine’s Day, and love, un...  Read More

As we move forward, let’s give our attention to words that will encourage and lead us to become the woman God intended us to be. Let’s start this month with…focus. ...  Read More

We have curated this list of 31 Scriptures About the Attributes of God to help you get to know God by spending time reading His Word. This list is not all inclusive of every attribute of God. In truth...  Read More

"Serving in our church’s children’s ministry for almost two decades has taught me that not only does “a cheerful heart do good like medicine” but that we also learn more when it’s given with a dose of...  Read More

Have you ever wondered, "what will be said at my funeral in memory of me?" I have. After a friend's funeral this question led me to the Bible to learn about a woman whose faith was forever recorded in...  Read More

My life was spiraling out of control, so what could it hurt? My sister had been encouraging me to attend the retreat for several years. Now my best friend joined her bandwagon. Things were tough in al...  Read More

If you are looking for your next Bible study or devotional series, let me tell you about “Savor The Season”. ...  Read More

Worship is to glorify and exalt God—to show our loyalty and admiration to our Father, through everything that we do....  Read More

Whether we call it goal setting, planning, vision casting or just plain dreaming, the beginning of a new year always finds us thinking about things we want....  Read More

They were to stand every morning , thanking and praising the Lord, and likewise at evening. 1 Chronicles 23:30 Sitting at our breakfast table in the wee hours of the morning makes me want to ask the q...  Read More

With each life transition, I’ve learned to focus on why our traditions are treasured and that has helped me successfully find joy even in the presence of change....  Read More