When it Comes Back to You

Recently I was blessed to listen to a webinar with Stacey Thacker and Brooke McGlothlin, who wrote Hope for the Weary Mom and its companion devotional. They were sharing about strategies for busy moms to spend time with God in the Bible. I was really blessed by their practical suggestions and genuine reminders of how […]

God of Peace {31 Days}

Thanks for stopping by! This is Day 24 of my 2015 “31 Days Reflecting on God” series. Find the rest over here. Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 […]

God is Near

As I wrote last month, I was laid up all of April, to the point where I wasn’t even cleaning my own house or doing my own dishes. My energy extended to changing diapers, feeding my children and lying on the floor while they played next to me. Things as simple as going outside and […]

Deeper Life: James – Day 3

Prayer Hello, God! It has been a rough day and I am just asking you to quiet my mind and heart. Please help me to focus as I spend time with you. I want to see you in your word today. I love you. I need you. Thanks.  James 1:9-12 Now the believer of humble […]

Deeper Life: James – Day 2

Prayer God, thank you for meeting me here today. You have given me so much! This mug of coffee, ten minutes of peace and quiet, the dishwasher running in the kitchen. Show me what you want me to see in your word today. What are you saying to me through James’ letter? I want to […]

Deeper Life: James – Day 1

Prayer God, here we go starting a new study of your word. These are YOUR WORDS. Please speak to me as I read. Open my eyes. Soften my heart. I need you, God, and I want to know you more. 1:1-4 From James, a slave of God and the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve […]