Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways, submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV) Life can be confusing, perplexing, or even downright scary at times. We try to make the best decisions possible, but we still falter. Read More
You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. (Psalm 63:1 NIV) Is your soul thirsty, or are you completely satisfied? We were created to know our Creator. We were made to be in
Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. (1 Peter 2:1-3 NIV) How can we determine if we are
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May we truly realize what blessings we have in this life and from Whom they come. We shall praise Him in gratitude forever.
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. Fear the Lord, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing. The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. (Psalm 34:8-10 NIV) God’s idea of “good
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You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. (Psalm 139:1,7,13 NIV) Infinite God is incomprehensible to finite man. It’s impossible to wrap our heads around all
True heroism is not ostentatious. A man may do no great deeds and slay no dragons, but if he is honorable in his dealings, and quiet in his manners, and civil to all, then he is a hero to me. Anonymous
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. (Hebrews 4:15 NIV) Have you ever felt alone – like no one can relate to what you are going through?
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How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. (Psalm 119:9-11 NIV) The Bible is God’s instruction
I used to say, “I am not cut out to be a stay-at-home mom.” I thought I was giving respect to those that had chosen to be stay at home moms on their own by saying this. However, the reality was that I thought more of myself than to “just” be a mom. God has
