Years ago, in 2005, I faced one of the hardest struggles of my life. I thought I was doing so well—as a writer, as a mom, and as a wife. One November, I pondered my family and my work, and I thought things couldn’t get any better. I even prayed Psalm 139:23-24: Search me,… [Continue Reading]
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When to Share Your Faith … And When To Seal Your Lips
I remember the first time a college professor made fun of my faith. I was taking a history class at a small community college, but the professor spent more time talking about his atheistic beliefs than World Civilizations. He would work jabs against Christianity into every lecture. I’d sit there and squirm. I wanted to… [Continue Reading]
Love & Good Deeds | Hebrews 10:24
Saturday Scripture Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds Prayer Heavenly Father, thank you for your Word and guidance. And thank you for fellow believers to encourage and challenge each other. Help me think of real and practical ways to spur my brothers and… [Continue Reading]
Walking with Jesus
Walking with Jesus One of my favorite things about writing devotions for Mornings with Jesus was sitting down and thinking about my own encounters with Jesus—really taking that time to reflect on my relationship with Him. I began writing or thinking about each devotion by asking myself, “What Scriptures have really impacted my life?”… [Continue Reading]
What’s So Good About Good Friday?
“I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you … that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, [and] that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.” 1 Corinthians 15:1,3-4 (NIV) Today, people all around the world are celebrating Good Friday. Businesses… [Continue Reading]
Words to Live By | Micah 6:8
Saturday Scripture Micah 6:8 He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Prayer Heavenly Father, thank you for your guiding Word—for giving me words to live by. You show me… [Continue Reading]
Fifty Shades of Brokenness | No Explanation Needed
50 Shades of Brokenness No Explanation Needed 1. There is a painful situation. You hurt me. 2. You have made me despairing and desperate. 3. You are making me weary and tired of said circumstance. 4. You are to blame and stand condemned. 5. You must not win, no matter the cost. 6. You… [Continue Reading]
Generous Giver | James 1:5
Saturday Scripture James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. Prayer Heavenly Father, what a comfort to know that you are all-knowing and will guide me through all life’s trials. I pray for… [Continue Reading]
3 Reasons You Need Jesus
Three Reasons You Need Jesus You can sing Jesus Loves Me, but it’s more than a song. You wonder if life can be different. You wonder if it’s just enough to respect who Jesus was. Do you really need Him? Yes, and here are three reasons why: 1. Because the Nothing Takes the Emptiness Away… [Continue Reading]
Your Heartache, Your Story: Using Your Past Pain to Help Others Find Healing
Your Heartache, Your Story What is your heartache? Looking back in your life where did you experience the most pain? What is your story? Have you overcome hardship, loss, abandonment? Have you been abused? Did you grow up feeling unloved or unwanted? Did you search for love in all the wrong places and find… [Continue Reading]
Family Volunteering: Tips & Tricks
Family Volunteering: Tips & Tricks Give back. Together. You know the old saying, “It is better to give than receive.” For many families the best gifts they can give is the gift of themselves … through volunteering. Family volunteering has been an interest to homeschooling advocates for years. Raymond and Dorothy Moore recommend an… [Continue Reading]