Faith-Filled Encouragement: Growing Together in Faith, Health, and Life.
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A few years ago I received a book titled Being Jesus' Disciple, published by Rose Publishing, as part of their Bible Basics Series. As I was dusting the other day, I noticed it on a bookshelf and pulled it out to flip through it. I ran across a chapter titled Spiritual Disciplines. Within it eight… Continue reading 8 Spiritual Disciplines: What Are They & Why Are They Important??
I have a really bad habit. It is ugly and it is sinful. It speaks out against God's word. What is it you ask? I bet you've had moments when this bad habit sneaks up into your life too. It is the habit of speaking negativity over myself. You know exactly what I mean. I… Continue reading 22 I AM Statements to Speak Over Your Life
God is only a prayer away. In just the few seconds it takes for me to whisper His name I've drawn near to Him. Can I tell you, my darling friend, that I whisper His name often. So often in fact that it's a constant communication throughout the day. When my husband wakes me in the… Continue reading God Is Only A Prayer Away
I've been staring at a pretty pink planner, with gold polka-dots and the year 2018 written across the front, for the past few days. Opening and closing it without writing a single thing. I've moved it from the coffee table, to my desk, to my nightstand, and now it resides in the dining room on the kitchen table. I'm reminded… Continue reading CALLED TO BE SELFLESS
Nourishing the mind, body, and soul is so important for living a happy, healthy, abundant life. Nourish by definition means to sustain with food or nutriment; supply with what is necessary for life, health, and growth. It also refers to cherishing, fostering, keeping alive, strengthening, and building up. We must be intentional about taking time to… Continue reading 4 SIMPLE WAYS TO NOURISH THE MIND, BODY, & SOUL
Have you ever found yourself in a season of waiting? I recently wrote a post called Fearlessly Still, Until The Next Path, Proverbs 3 verses 5-6 were the main focus. I believe that God has led me to a season in my life where I am to truly trust Him, and let Him take the… Continue reading 5 SIMPLE WAYS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR FAITH
Do you have a favorite Bible verse? Matthew 5:14-16 is mine. These were the very first verses I memorized. I find them absolutely beautiful. "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it… Continue reading YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD, SHINE BRIGHT BEFORE OTHERS
Letting His Light Shine has officially been published for five weeks. In that time, I’ve accomplished so much. I’ve learned how to choose the best host, I’ve installed wordpress.org, and designed a web site that I’ve come to love. My knowledge about themes, widgets, plugins, codes, and social media icons has expanded immensely. I’ve had… Continue reading FEARLESSLY STILL, UNTIL THE NEXT PATH
This was the question presented to our congregation one Wednesday night. As I sat surrounded by a hundred or so other members, a mixture of young and old, I wondered what their answers might be. It’s a tough question, at least for me. I think what God sees and what I want Him to see, are… Continue reading WHAT DOES GOD SEE, WHEN HE SEES YOU?
After another busy weekend filled with errands, events, and fun, I looked around a home that needed much love. With two kids and a cat named Jinx, things can easily get out-of-order. I use early Monday mornings as my time to clean and get things back in order for the week. I also use it as a special… Continue reading COMBINING PRAYER AND CLEANING IN YOUR HOME
