Devotions

What makes you happy?

We all have different likes, desires, and things that make us “tick”. What one person loves, another might dislike completely. God made us all different, and that is a good thing. It takes all kinds of people to accomplish things for God’s Kingdom! For just a moment today, I want you to think about what …

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Random Thoughts

Do you have a vision for 2024?

How many of you have made New Year’s Resolutions? I quit making them years ago, because I felt I was just setting myself up for failure. I would make a resolution, and for a few weeks it would go great, and I would be proud of myself for sticking to it. But inevitably, something would …

Devotions

Bitterness … a dangerous fruit.

(A lovely young lady at our Church named Haylie Still wrote this, and I knew I had to share it with you all. I pray it touches your heart like it did mine!) In our own lives we experience disappointment, difficulties, heartbreaks, etc. If we aren’t careful these things can lead to a nasty thing …

Devotions

Inspiration from Jesus’ cousin, John

Most of us are acquainted with the first and second chapters of the book of Luke. We hear much about them, especially this time of the year. The account of Jesus’ miraculous conception and birth is recorded in these chapters. I also love to read the story of his cousin John. His conception, too, was …

Women in the Bible

I want to be an Anna

Who is Anna? You may be asking this question. In fact, you may have read this blog post purely out of curiosity. Anna is not a Bible character you hear much about. In fact, her name only appears once in the book of Luke. So why is she someone I desire to emulate? Let’s take …

Devotions

Strong and Without Fainting…

I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Psalm 27:13-14 There is so much evil in the world. So much sadness. It’s enough …

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Keeping the Home The joys of motherhood

Be a blessing right where you are

Even in the mundane… As a homeschool Mom of 5 kiddos, my life revolves mostly around my family, my home, and my Church. While these are wonderful places to be, and I have no complaints, I often wonder what God’s purpose is for me when it comes to witnessing, and being a blessing to others. …

Devotions

Fear not!

This thought is spoken of throughout the whole Bible – trust God, and don’t fear the things of this world! Today I just want to remind you, if you have a relationship with Christ, you have no reason to be afraid! No matter what may be thrown your way in this life, God has a …

Random Thoughts The joys of motherhood

Simple steps to establish a morning routine

Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee. Psalm 143:8 I was NEVER a morning person. My favorite shift to work at The Cloister hotel before I was married was …

Devotions

He loves us anyway!

The priests said not, Where is the LORD? and they that handle the law knew me not: the pastors also transgressed against me, and the prophets prophesied by Baal, and walked after things that do not profit. Wherefore I will yet plead with you, saith the LORD, and with your children’s children will I plead. …