Encouragement for Christian Women, and a Few Laughs Along the way
The Church family you married into, were born into, or have recently joined – IS YOUR CHURCH FAMILY! Listen, I’ve been there. My husband grew up at Bible Baptist Church. His family joined when he was 2. The pastor and Church members watched him grow up. They saw parts of his life I didn’t get …
What could we accomplish if we simply prayed for 5 extra minutes a day? And not just 5 extra minutes of prayer for ourselves, but praying for our friends?
How do you look at prayer? Is it a constant state of thought for you? Do you talk to God throughout the day, or do you feel you need to be more in depth and intentional in your prayer time? Are your requests to God long-winded, or do you seek his hand quickly in the …
*Disclaimer: This post is not intended as medical advice. Please pray and consult your doctor or health professional before making any obvious health decisions. Have you ever noticed how people who live a “rough” lifestyle seem to age faster than those who live a “clean” lifestyle? There is something to this. It is a proven …
Remember – Martha was cumbered about with many things…but Mary chose to do what was most important, and Jesus said she was wise in so doing.
You see, from the very beginning of creation, as illustrated in the book of Genesis, God set us up with a system by which to tell time. He gave us the sun, moon, stars, seasons, etc. It is by these things that we know one day from the next. God, himself, is the creator and giver of time. We should thank him everyday for the time he has given us. We are never promised more of it! Enjoy and use wisely every moment you have.
When is the last time you had a heart-to-heart conversation with your Father?
I love being around people who are of the same mindset as me. We share similar beliefs, similar lifestyles perhaps. We tend to have many things in common we can talk about. When I am around those who are like-minded, I feel most comfortable. It is easy to be yourself without fear or worry of …
Just like in the Bible account of this certain damsel, Satan is defeated when we give our hearts/lives to Christ. But just as He did later in this story in Acts 16, Jesus will work miracles in your life. He will bless your life, simply for being his child, and obeying him.
God’s people are no stranger to suffering. One of the blessings of having God’s written word in the Bible, is being able to read about those who fought battles before us. With the Lord on their side, He worked all things for good to them. (Romans 8:28) We must keep in mind even in our …