Faith-Filled Encouragement: Growing Together in Faith, Health, and Life.
A Bit of Bible: "If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them gets lost, what will he do? Won't he leave the ninety-nine others in the wilderness and go to search for the one that is lost until he finds it? And when he has found it, he will joyfully carry it… Continue reading Luke 15:4-6
What are Spiritual Disciplines? They are practices we do routinely, to help us overcome our bad habits, and replace them with good habits. Habits that make us more like Christ and develop an intimate relationship with God. A relationship that is satisfying, loving, meaningful, and transforming. By practicing any of the spiritual disciplines you will automatically start… Continue reading 8 Spiritual Disciplines: One-Scripture Reading, Memorizing, & Reflecting
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??
A Bit of Bible: Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the… Continue reading Luke 6:37-38
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
A Bit of Bible: My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one's whole body. Proverbs 4:20-22 A Bit of Prayer: Father, I… Continue reading Proverbs 4:20-22
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
I woke up with my husbands arms wrapped tightly around me, before I even opened my eyes I said a quick prayer thanking God for handpicking such a man for me. In my husbands arms I felt warm, content, protected, and at peace. Soaking in the moment I thanked God for the overwhelming amount of blessings He has given… Continue reading What Rules Your List of Things To-Do?? Tasks or Relationships??
