Living in the Word – Prayer Devotional for Faith in God The Merriam-Webster definition of faith is complete trust or confidence in someone or something. Hebrews 11:1 also gives us a definition of faith, Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. So the combination … [Read more…]
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The definition of peace is freedom from disturbance. Synonyms are tranquility, restfulness, calm, and quietness. Doesn’t that sound wonderful? We often seek peace but it can feel elusive. There is constantly something going on or needs attending to. Work schedules, school schedules, extra-curricular schedules. I wake up at 5:05 Monday-Friday and 5:20 on Saturday … [Read more…]
A Wife Wants to be Desired by her Husband – a post for both husbands and wives Let’s be honest, this is why Hollywood and Bookstores make so much money off of romance movies and novels! We love the idea of someone yearning and desiring for us. Little girls pretend and act out this scenario … [Read more…]
Obedience. Some people cringe at the very word. The definition of obedience is compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another’s authority. Most people don’t want to have to comply to authority. This is why there have been wars, rebellions and riots throughout history. This is way people go into business for … [Read more…]
How to be in this World but Not of It – Representing Godly Behavior As Christians this is a balance we are constantly trying to juggle. We are called to put God at the forefront of everything! God tells us to gather together with other Christians. And we are also commanded to reach out to … [Read more…]
Have you ever had to do a trust test during a team building exercise? They are so hard for me to do! Usually it includes you being blindfolded and up on a platform where you are supposed to just trustingly fall backward and allow your (insert group of people) to catch you. Have I … [Read more…]
Raising our Daughters with a Gentle and Quiet Spirit I recently got the opportunity to spend an entire weekend with just my four-year-old daughter as my husband and son were having a boys weekend away. It was so much fun! We dressed up, had a tea party, watched movies, smelled flowers, painted nails, pretended to … [Read more…]
Living in the Word – Prayer Devotional for Bitterness “That’s not fair” is a statement that is not allowed in our house. My husband and I have taught our children not to say it. Why? Because life is not fair. It doesn’t always play nice. And it doesn’t always follow the rules. And truthfully, … [Read more…]
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