As Christians, we are told to seek the Lord. The phrase is repeated over and over in God’s Word in many different ways. We know it is true, but it feels like something too ideal to accomplish, something religious. Imagine my surprise when I found the phrase walked out in the Old Testament in the […]
Tag: Quiet Time
Having a daily quiet time is critical to help you grow in faith.ย Find the benefits of quiet time, learn how to do quiet time and more.
Free Bible Study On Forgiveness and Reconciliation: 10 Steps
Years ago, the Lord showed me that I was stuck in my faith walk. Bitterness and resentment had taken root in my heart and were spewing out of me. They were destroying my relationships, stealing the abundant life God had planned for me. That is where the journey toward this Bible study on forgiveness began. […]
14 Powerful Ways to Change Negative Thinking in Marriage
Since we understand that our thoughts become words that become actions, we need to make a change. But just the word change gets anxious and I instinctively resist. When we understand the power of our negative thinking we must begin the hard work to change the patterns that make it our default in marriage. Today we […]
14 Characteristics of a Godly Wife That Will Save Your Marriage
“How can I save my marriage alone?”, Jenn asked as we chatted a few months ago. “How do you know if your marriage is worth saving?”, she added in tears. The truth is marriage is hard and certain seasons of marriage are harder than others but there is hope. There are at least 14 characteristics […]
How To Trust in the Lord When It Is Hard
Trust in the Lord. This is the anthem of Christianity. Well, this year has been filled with one test after another where God has clearly shown me I am not fully trusting Him with my parenting or my marriage. It’s funny because if you had asked me a year ago if I understood about trusting […]
Easy Bible Study Method Anyone Can Use
Last year I began intentionally teaching my oldest daughter how to study the Bible for herself. In the process, I shared an easy Bible study method that I love. You sent in so many requests for me to explain it in writing. So today I will teach you an easy but powerful way to study […]
How To Think on These Things for Peace of Mind
Does it ever feel like you are fighting a losing battle for peace and hope and joy in your life? Some days go well while other days are just a mess. What makes one-day good and another day tough? My thoughts are usually at the heart of success or failure for peace. Today we will […]
Worthy of Praise: How to Shift Your Thoughts for Peace
Are your thoughts worthy of praise most days? No? Mine either. I start out well, thankful and quiet with God, but then little people wake up, hubby texts something stressful, the sink gets filled with a ridiculous number of cups, piles of clothes seem to multiply, emails flood in… and my peace goes out the […]
How To Live In Moral Excellence and Please God
Do you try to live your life pursuing excellence? It drives me in several areas. I try, I fail, I learn and I try again until I master something. But in other areas, I have no skill, no drive, no motivation. The Bible tells us to think about whatever is excellent. Today we will see […]
3 Ways Fight the Busy Life and Set Biblical Priorities
The enemy has a strategy for keeping us so busy we are not living out our Priorities and calling in Life. Here are 3 ways I am fighting back!