After we had children, I really wanted to teach them things that I did not know growing up. I want their lives to easier. I don't want them to make the mistakes that I made. I love how the epistles of Paul tell us how to live our lives. Paul wrote letters to the newly… Continue reading Pursue the Goodness of God
Tag: Faith
Soldiers of Faith
God asks us to do hard things. We have to let go of ourselves, and do God's will. We have to put away our pride and desire to control our lives. I don't know about you, but that is hard for me sometimes. Hopefully, if I keep practicing, it will get easier? Maybe? We have… Continue reading Soldiers of Faith
Letting Go: No More Back-up Options for my Back-up Option
Boo! Today is Halloween! My kids go trick or treating every year. This year we planned to do something new. We planned to go to a Harvest Party at our church with rides, games and bouncy houses. God had a different plan for us. The party was canceled because of the weather forecast. It is… Continue reading Letting Go: No More Back-up Options for my Back-up Option
Nourished in the Words of Faith
This morning, I read the first book of Timothy in my womens bible study. I am mediating on one verse, "nourished in the words of faith". It sounds like we need the words of faith to live a happy, healthy life. A Good Servant of Jesus Christ If you instruct the brethren in these things,… Continue reading Nourished in the Words of Faith
An Outcome Beyond Our Imagination
I don't know why I get surprised by the goodness of God. God does amazing things for us. When I let go of my worries and give them to God, amazing things happen. I worry. I get stressed out. I try and control the situation, which just gets worse. Then, finally, I truly let go… Continue reading An Outcome Beyond Our Imagination
Live a Life Worthy of God
This morning, it is chilly. The sky is dark and gloomy, as rain clouds form. It has been a dry month. We need the rain. Sometimes, you need rain to appreciate the rainbows and sunshine. Difficult times in our lives can be, well, difficult. These are the times that I really turn toward God. I… Continue reading Live a Life Worthy of God
Faith: Doubt In Your Heart
Do you believe that whatever you ask for in prayer you will receive? I have to admit, sometimes I feel like what I am asking for is more like a dream that won't really come true...until it does. In the bible, Jesus said that if you believe, without any doubts in your heart, these things… Continue reading Faith: Doubt In Your Heart
Walk Worthy of God
As I go through difficult times, I find that I truly need to rely on God. Otherwise, I feel like I will fall apart. I feel like this blog is a letter of encouragement, affirmation and instruction to myself. God has put it on my heart to write it, so if even one person finds… Continue reading Walk Worthy of God
Love Is the Bond of Perfection
When things get tough, how do you handle yourself? Do you fight to control the situation? Or, are you like me? I just want to curl up with a blanket and sleep. That is how I felt this morning. Two months ago, my mom was diagnosed with Stage 4, Glioblastoma. She had surgery to remove… Continue reading Love Is the Bond of Perfection
Stand Perfect and Complete In All the Will of God
Each morning, my kids read a devotional book. This morning, we were running late, so I read it. I also started saying a prayer with my kids, after reading it. Lately, I have been praying that we have hearts and minds like Jesus Christ. For “who has known the mind of the Lord that he… Continue reading Stand Perfect and Complete In All the Will of God
Embrace This Beautiful Life 