—Delana S God has chosen me to parent the children He has given me–their unique personalities and natures, strengths and weaknesses–for the purpose of refining my character and theirs. For the thoughts behind this quote see: In Tears and Laughter, a review of the Lisa Whelchel book Creative Correction posted on The Education Cafe.
He’s an overcomer. She’s an overcomer. I’m an overcomer. Wouldn’t you like to be an overcomer, too? Drink living water. Be an overcomer! Today and yesterday reading the first four chapters in the book of Revelation, over and over we are told what will happen to those who are overcomers. He who overcomes will: …eat…
Good News from the book of Jude today! Jesus is able to keep me from stumbling and make me stand in His presence blameless with great joy! Praise the Lord! What does He ask of me? Contend earnestly for the faith… Build up my faith… Pray in the Holy Spirit… Keep in God’s Love… Wait…
Several times in my life I have had the joy of sharing with others how I know that I am a child of God and will definitely spend eternal life in heaven with Him. During those conversations, I usually share Romans 8: 9, 11, & 16– 9 You, however, are not in the realm of…
I love it! Our very purpose, our very calling in life is this… In 1 Peter 3:9 we are told not to return evil for evil, insult for insult, but to bless and to be a blessing. The verse concludes saying: “for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing.”…
“Like newborn infants, desire the unadulterated spiritual milk, so that you may grow by it in your salvation, since you have tasted that the Lord is good.” 1 Peter 2:2-3
I have heard it said that theft is behind most (or all) sin. For example, murdering someone is like stealing their right to life or stealing someone else’s right to a husband or wife, a son or daughter, a sister or brother. Adultery is stealing someone’s right to a pure relationship with his/her spouse. Lying…
Not earthly kingdoms… Not mountain majesties… Two promises are given by God in James 1 and 2 to those who love God… The Crown of Life and The Kingdom! Way beyond what we can imagine or depict.
As most mornings tend to be, I came to the throne of grace mentally and emotionally drained from looking into the brown eyes of defiance and battling minds, wills, and emotions. In the hour of my need, God abundantly provided. Today, I studied Hebrews 12 and 13, where I was quickly commanded to lay aside…
These days books with stories that come alive are popular movie themes (Inkheart, Bedtime Stories, etc.). The amazing truth is that we do have a book that is living… (a poetic introduction to this incredible book).
Waking up to a rooster crowing.
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